Fragrance comparison

Ludatrix vs Umema

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ludatrix

Vyrao

3.4330 votes

Rank #22,562 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

Umema

Ugo Charron · 2024

4.001 votes

Rank #55,197 SavoryAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ludatrix takes 2 of 2 categories.

Ludatrix
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Umema
Choose it for a savory and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ludatrix2/2

Umema0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LudatrixVyrao

UmemaUgo Charron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 1%Want 99%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

27%Like

23%Ok

10%Dislike

13%Hate

30 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLudatrix

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

musky69%

citrus61%

savory100%

aromatic90%

marine80%

salty70%

aquatic60%

mineral50%

Scent match7%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sichuan PepperLipstickAmbrette

Heart

RoselatexFrankincenseConcreteOrris

Base

CedarwoodMuskSandalwoodAmbroxan

Top15-30 mins

SeaweedBlackcurrant

Heart2-3 hrs

UmamiRose

Base6-8+ hrs

ConcreteCacaoOrrisFir

InformationalShared notesRose, Concrete and Orris. Durations are only published for Umema, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Work 29%Date 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,562

PerfumerMeabh McCurtin

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#55,197

PerfumerUgo Charron

Launched2024

Reviews1

Category winnerLudatrixHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ludatrix by Vyrao opens with a sharp bite of Sichuan pepper softened by waxy lipstick and nutty ambrette seed. As the initial heat settles, a damask rose note emerges alongside a distinct synthetic latex accord, framed by dry concrete and earthy orris. The contrast between cosmetic powder and industrial rubber gives t…

Reviews →

Umema by Ugo Charron is a radical experiment in savory perfumery. The first mist brings a bracing blast of salty red seaweed and sour blackcurrant bud. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol sting flashes off quickly. Next, a mouthwatering umami accord emerges alongside dewy rose petals, creating the sensation of oc…

Reviews →

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, Ludatrix or Umema?

Ludatrix takes 2 of 2 categories. Ludatrix is rated 3.43/5 from 30 votes; Umema is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ludatrix for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Umema for a savory and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ludatrix or Umema?

Ludatrix lasts longest (Ludatrix 54/100, Umema 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ludatrix and Umema smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Rose, Concrete and Orris.

Is Ludatrix or Umema better for summer or winter?

Ludatrix suits evening wear; Umema suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ludatrix and Umema?

Ludatrix has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Lipstick and Ambrette, heart notes of Rose, latex, Frankincense and Concrete, a base of Cedarwood, Musk, Sandalwood and Ambroxan. Umema has top notes of Seaweed and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Umami and Rose, a base of Concrete, Cacao, Orris and Fir.