Misfit vs L’Aimée
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
13%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L’Aimée takes 5 of 7 categories.
MisfitChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
L’AiméeChoose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Misfit2/7
L’Aimée5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Misfit
- Community sentiment
- L’Aimée
- Longevity
- L’Aimée
- Sillage & projection
- L’Aimée
- Value for money
- Misfit
- Versatility
- L’Aimée
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L’Aimée
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MisfitArquisteL’AiméeMDCI ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 272 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
3.82/ 5 · 144 votes
Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%
Category winnerMisfitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
272 votes
50%Love
30%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
120 votes
Category winnerL’AiméeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL’Aimée
SillageL’Aimée
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMisfitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
musky69%
balsamic61%
white floral100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
powdery69%
woody61%
Scent match13%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderCalabrian bergamotAngelicaCarrot Seeds
Heart
AkigalawoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)StyraxBulgarian Rose
Base
PatchouliTolu BalsamLabdanumTonka Bean
Top
Italian MandarinBergamotBlack currant leaf
Heart
French orange flowerOrrisEgyptian JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyChampacaHeliotropeBulgarian Rose
Base
RaspberryPeachWhite MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)AmyrisOakmossVanillaAustralian Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Bulgarian Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer18
Fall100
Winter81
Day73
Night100
Spring100
Summer96
Fall83
Winter54
Day100
Night52
Category winnerL’AiméeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,081
PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,022
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerL’AiméeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArquiste Misfit opens with a sharp flash of Calabrian bergamot and crisp french lavender before settling into an earthy, resinous heart. Patchouli takes center stage here, stripped of vintage hippychic sweetness and anchored instead by Tolu balsam, labdanum, and warm Akigalawood. A subtle streak of carrot seed adds an…
Reviews →L’Aimée is a polished floral with citrus brightness, orange blossom, soft powder and a gently fruity base. Reviewers often describe it as elegant, clean, vintage-leaning and distinctly feminine, with a classical French perfume feel rather than a trendy sweet floral mood. It suits shoppers who enjoy powdery white flora…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Misfit or L’Aimée?
L’Aimée takes 5 of 7 categories. Misfit is rated 3.92/5 from 272 votes; L’Aimée is rated 3.82/5 from 144 votes. Choose Misfit for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose L’Aimée for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Misfit or L’Aimée?
They last about the same: L’Aimée 72/100, Misfit 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Misfit or L’Aimée?
L’Aimée projects furthest (L’Aimée 68/100, Misfit 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Misfit and L’Aimée smell similar?
Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Bulgarian Rose.
Is Misfit or L’Aimée better for summer or winter?
For summer, L’Aimée is the stronger pick. For winter, Misfit is the stronger pick. Misfit suits evening wear; L’Aimée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Misfit and L’Aimée?
Misfit has top notes of Lavender, Calabrian bergamot, Angelica and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Akigalawood, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Styrax and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Patchouli, Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Tonka Bean. L’Aimée has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Bergamot and Black currant leaf, heart notes of French orange flower, Orris, Egyptian Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Raspberry, Peach, White Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).
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