Fragrance comparison

Lutece vs Ti Amo

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 789 ratings analysed

Lutece

Houbigant

3.99168 votes

Rank #25,550 WoodyVanilla

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46%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Ti Amo

Roja Dove

4.21621 votes

Rank #748 PowderyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ti Amo takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lutece
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Ti Amo
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Lutece1/7

Ti Amo6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LuteceHoubigant

Ti AmoRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 621 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerTi AmoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

168 votes

58%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

344 votes

Category winnerTi AmoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTi Amo

SillageTi Amo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value36

Category winnerLuteceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

floral61%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Brazilian RosewoodAldehydesGeraniumMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootPeonyVetiverRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyCedar

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanHeliotropeMuskCinnamonVanilla

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangHeliotropePineappleOrange BlossomJasmineRoseNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CacaoVanillaOrris RootSandalwoodTonka BeanGingerPink PepperAmbergris

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Lutece, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTi AmoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 23%Party 13%

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#748

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews116

Category winnerTi AmoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Lutece is a powdery oriental floral that wraps retro warmth in a surprisingly airy, cosmetic cloud. The fragrance opens with brisk aldehydes and sharp Brazilian rosewood before mellowing into powdery orris root, sweet peony, and a hint of green rosemary. As hours pass, creamy vanilla, almond-scented heliotro…

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Ti Amo opens as a creamy, powdery floral with ylang-ylang, orange blossom and a soft citrus lift, then settles into cocoa, vanilla, orris and warm woods. It reads rich, romantic and slightly old-world rather than playful gourmand. This suits someone who enjoys texture over freshness. Expect a dense, polished scent wit…

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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, Lutece or Ti Amo?

Ti Amo takes 6 of 7 categories. Lutece is rated 3.99/5 from 168 votes; Ti Amo is rated 4.21/5 from 621 votes. Choose Lutece for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Ti Amo for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Lutece or Ti Amo?

Ti Amo lasts longest (Ti Amo 84/100, Lutece 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lutece or Ti Amo?

Ti Amo projects furthest (Ti Amo 73/100, Lutece 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lutece and Ti Amo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tonka Bean.

Is Lutece or Ti Amo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lutece is the stronger pick. For winter, Lutece is the stronger pick. Lutece suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lutece and Ti Amo?

Lutece has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes, Geranium and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris Root, Peony, Vetiver and Rosemary, a base of Tonka Bean, Heliotrope, Musk and Cinnamon. Ti Amo has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, Pineapple and Orange Blossom, a base of Cacao, Vanilla, Orris Root and Sandalwood.