Fragrance comparison

London Fog vs Tenebra

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 445 ratings analysed

London Fog

House of Brandt

3.89356 votes

Rank #30,073 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Tenebra

Royal Crown

4.0989 votes

Rank #11,895 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tenebra takes 7 of 8 categories.

London Fog
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Tenebra
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

London Fog1/8

Tenebra7/8

Ratings & consensus: Tenebra
Community sentiment: Tenebra
Longevity: Tenebra
Sillage & projection: Tenebra
Value for money: London Fog
Versatility: Tenebra
Note pyramid (duration): Tenebra
Fragranxe ranking: Tenebra

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

London FogHouse of Brandt

TenebraRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 356 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 27%Had 14%Want 59%

Category winnerTenebraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

356 votes

45%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerTenebraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTenebra

SillageTenebra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value27

Category winnerLondon FogBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

green77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

animalic84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery, vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

BergamotEarl Grey TeaSmoke

Heart2-4 hrs

MilkLavenderHoney

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla AbsoluteSandalwoodWhite MuskAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

TuberoseHeliotropeNutmegCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyNarcissusIndian JasmineTuscan Iris

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisVanilla AbsoluteCalamusTobaccoebony treeLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

Category winnerTenebraLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer67

Fall88

Winter79

Day71

Night100

Category winnerTenebraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex64

Women26

Casual 38%Work 31%Date 24%Party 7%

Men4

Unisex29

Women67

Date 38%Casual 26%Party 19%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,073

PerfumerJean-Charles Mignon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,895

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerTenebraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

London Fog by House of Brandt captures the cozy warmth of a steaming black tea latte on an overcast morning. The opening hits with crisp bergamot citrus and dry Earl Grey tea leaves, shadowed by a faint wisp of chimney smoke. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk sharpness softens into warm steamed milk, sweet whipped hon…

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Royal Crown Tenebra puts a warm, golden spin on traditional white florals. Instead of a sharp or screechy bouquet, it opens with creamy tuberose accented by almond-like heliotrope, soft nutmeg, and sweet cardamom. As it settles onto the skin, golden honey blends into earthy narcissus, powdery Tuscan iris, and smooth t…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, London Fog or Tenebra?

Tenebra takes 7 of 8 categories. London Fog is rated 3.89/5 from 356 votes; Tenebra is rated 4.09/5 from 89 votes. Choose London Fog for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Tenebra for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, London Fog or Tenebra?

Tenebra lasts longest (Tenebra 73/100, London Fog 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London Fog or Tenebra?

Tenebra projects furthest (Tenebra 71/100, London Fog 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London Fog and Tenebra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Honey, Vanilla Absolute, Sandalwood and Ambergris.

Is London Fog or Tenebra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tenebra is the stronger pick. For winter, London Fog is the stronger pick. London Fog suits daytime wear; Tenebra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London Fog and Tenebra?

London Fog has top notes of Bergamot, Earl Grey Tea and Smoke, heart notes of Milk, Lavender and Honey, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Sandalwood, White Musk and Ambergris. Tenebra has top notes of Tuberose, Heliotrope, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Honey, Narcissus, Indian Jasmine and Tuscan Iris, a base of Ambergris, Vanilla Absolute, Calamus and Tobacco.