Fragrance comparison

London to Mumbai vs Apercu

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 266 ratings analysed

London to Mumbai

IDEO Parfumeurs

3.8147 votes

Rank #58,998 Warm SpicyCitrus

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59%scent match

Closely related

Apercu

Houbigant

4.13219 votes

Rank #29,051 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

London to Mumbai
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Apercu
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

London to Mumbai4/8

Apercu4/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

London to MumbaiIDEO Parfumeurs

ApercuHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 64%

4.13/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerApercuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

47 votes

40%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

219 votes

Category winnerApercuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLondon to Mumbai

SillageLondon to Mumbai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value58

Category winnerLondon to MumbaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top45 minutes

Bitter OrangeItalian LemonGingerBergamotRosebay Willowherb

Heart2 to 4 hours

LavenderGeraniumCloveCinnamonTuberose

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesAmalfi LemonJasmineBergamotNeroliTuberose

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossClovePatchouliCassiaVetiverSandalwood

Category winnerApercuLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall74

Winter37

Day100

Night47

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night89

Category winnerLondon to MumbaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men0

Unisex47

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,998

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,051

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerApercuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

London to Mumbai by IDEO Parfumeurs delivers an intriguing blend of European barbershop tradition and Indian spice markets. Created by perfumer Marie Duchêne, this chypre scent opens with a lively burst of Italian lemon, sharp bergamot, and bitter orange, accented by fresh ginger and rosebay willowherb. The fragrance …

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Houbigant Apercu brings traditional chypre construction into sharp, modern focus. It opens with bitter bergamot, crisp neroli, and crushed green stems. The oakmoss hits quickly. Fresh Amalfi lemon balances a dry heart of spicy cinnamon and brisk geranium. There is no candy here. The fragrance dries down into dark patc…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, London to Mumbai or Apercu?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. London to Mumbai is rated 3.81/5 from 47 votes; Apercu is rated 4.13/5 from 219 votes. Choose London to Mumbai for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Apercu for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, London to Mumbai or Apercu?

London to Mumbai lasts longest (London to Mumbai 80/100, Apercu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London to Mumbai or Apercu?

London to Mumbai projects furthest (London to Mumbai 72/100, Apercu 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London to Mumbai and Apercu smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon.

Is London to Mumbai or Apercu better for summer or winter?

For summer, London to Mumbai is the stronger pick. For winter, Apercu is the stronger pick. London to Mumbai suits daytime wear; Apercu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London to Mumbai and Apercu?

London to Mumbai has top notes of Bitter Orange, Italian Lemon, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean. Apercu has top notes of Green Notes, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Clove, Patchouli and Cassia.