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Misfit vs Le Sazerac

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

Updated 284 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Misfit takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Misfit

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Le Sazerac

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Misfit4/5
Le Sazerac1/5
Ratings & consensus
Misfit
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Misfit
Sillage & projection
Misfit
Value for money
Le Sazerac
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Misfit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MisfitArquiste
Le SazeracDSH Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 272 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.08/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 11%Had 5%Want 84%
Category winnerMisfitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate

272 votes

33%Love
50%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityMisfit

SillageMisfit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value48
¤ Price value58
Category winnerLe SazeracBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
musky69%
balsamic61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
anis77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderCalabrian bergamotAngelicaCarrot Seeds
Heart
AkigalawoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)StyraxBulgarian Rose
Base
PatchouliTolu BalsamLabdanumTonka Bean
Notes
WhiskeyClove LeafAniseRyeAngelicaTobaccoLabdanumAbsintheStar AniseVanilla AbsoluteWoody NotesImmortelle

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAngelica and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Le Sazerac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring43
Summer18
Fall100
Winter81
Day73
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex61
Women6
Men13
Unisex75
Women13
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,081

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,847

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMisfitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arquiste 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…

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Le Sazerac by DSH Perfumes captures the spirited atmosphere of an authentic New Orleans saloon. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of bitter orange, herbal absinthe, and aromatic anise that mirrors the famous rye cocktail. As the initial zest calms down, a hearty core of rye whiskey, spicy clove bud, and cured tob…

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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, Misfit or Le Sazerac?

Misfit takes 4 of 5 categories. Misfit is rated 3.92/5 from 272 votes; Le Sazerac is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Misfit for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Le Sazerac for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Misfit or Le Sazerac?

Misfit lasts longest (Misfit 70/100, Le Sazerac 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Misfit or Le Sazerac?

Misfit projects furthest (Misfit 58/100, Le Sazerac 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Misfit and Le Sazerac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Angelica and Labdanum.

Is Misfit or Le Sazerac better for summer or winter?

Misfit suits evening wear; Le Sazerac suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Misfit and Le Sazerac?

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. Le Sazerac features Whiskey, Clove Leaf, Anise, Rye and Angelica.

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