Fragrance comparison

Lothair vs Mithai

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,210 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lothair

Penhaligon's

4.121,184 votes

Rank #728 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Mithai

PEOSYM

4.2926 votes

Rank #22,228 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lothair takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lothair
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mithai
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Lothair3/5

Mithai1/5

Ratings & consensus: Lothair
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Lothair
Value for money: Mithai
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lothair

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LothairPenhaligon's

MithaiPEOSYM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 1,184 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

Category winnerLothairRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

944 votes

58%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLothair

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMithaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

rose69%

nutty61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperCardamomFig LeafBergamotGrapefruitRed Berries

Heart

LavenderFig TreeBlack TeaGeraniumMagnolia

Base

VanillaWoody NotesCedarAmbergrisMuskOakmoss

Top

CardamomBergamot

Heart

Black TeaCashewRose

Base

VanillaWhipped CreamPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Black Tea and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer33

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex54

Women5

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#728

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews168

Overall rank#22,228

PerfumerAlexandre Freile

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLothairHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lothair opens bright and aromatic, with juniper, cardamom and citrus giving it a crisp lift before the scent turns creamier with fig, black tea and soft lavender. As it dries down, the woods, vanilla and mossy musk make it feel polished, slightly old-world and quietly distinctive. It usually suits someone who likes re…

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Mithai by PEOSYM wears like a spiced tea gourmand with a bright bergamot lift, green cardamom, creamy black tea, soft rose and a warm vanilla patchouli base. The dessert inspiration is Kaju barfi, but reviews suggest it is more tea, spice and cream than a literal sweet shop scent. It is best for someone who wants a co…

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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, Lothair or Mithai?

Lothair takes 3 of 5 categories. Lothair is rated 4.12/5 from 1,184 votes; Mithai is rated 4.29/5 from 26 votes. Choose Lothair for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mithai for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lothair or Mithai?

They last about the same: Lothair 71/100, Mithai 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lothair or Mithai?

Lothair projects furthest (Lothair 57/100, Mithai 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lothair and Mithai smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Black Tea and Vanilla.

Is Lothair or Mithai better for summer or winter?

Mithai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lothair and Mithai?

Lothair has top notes of Juniper, Cardamom, Fig Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Fig Tree, Black Tea and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes, Cedar and Ambergris. Mithai has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea, Cashew and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Whipped Cream and Patchouli.