Fragrance comparison

Mouchoir de Monsieur vs Lancelot of the Lake

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 449 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mouchoir de Monsieur

Guerlain

4.43446 votes

Rank #1,690 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Lancelot of the Lake

Art Deco Perfumes

4.333 votes

Rank #57,397 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mouchoir de Monsieur takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mouchoir de Monsieur
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lancelot of the Lake
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Mouchoir de Monsieur2/3

Lancelot of the Lake1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mouchoir de Monsieur
Sillage & projection: Lancelot of the Lake
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mouchoir de Monsieur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mouchoir de MonsieurGuerlain

Lancelot of the LakeArt Deco Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 446 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 20%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

446 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMouchoir de Monsieur

SillageLancelot of the Lake

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderBergamotLemon Verbena

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliTonka BeanJasminePatchouliCinnamonRose

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaIrisAmberOakmoss

Top

Lemon VerbenaRosemaryLavenderBergamotNeroli

Heart

RoseJasmineIris

Base

MuskAtlas CedarCinnamonOakmossPatchouliVanillaTonka BeanStyrax

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Lemon Verbena and Neroli. Durations are only published for Mouchoir de Monsieur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall86

Winter59

Day100

Night59

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex38

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,690

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#57,397

PerfumerElina Arsenieva

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMouchoir de MonsieurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mouchoir de Monsieur by Guerlain presents a traditional barbershop profile shaped by aromatic herbs, bright citrus, and a warm powdery drydown. It opens with an assertive burst of lavender, bergamot, and tart lemon verbena. This initial sharpness settles into an elegant floral heart where neroli, rose, and jasmine mee…

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Lancelot of the Lake by Art Deco Perfumes opens with crisp lemon verbena, bergamot, and sharp rosemary. The heart shifts into classic rose, jasmine, and earthy iris before settling into a warm base of oakmoss, atlas cedar, patchouli, and styrax. It suits cool spring mornings and professional office wear, delivering a …

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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, Mouchoir de Monsieur or Lancelot of the Lake?

Mouchoir de Monsieur takes 2 of 3 categories. Mouchoir de Monsieur is rated 4.43/5 from 446 votes; Lancelot of the Lake is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mouchoir de Monsieur for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lancelot of the Lake for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Mouchoir de Monsieur or Lancelot of the Lake?

They last about the same: Mouchoir de Monsieur 61/100, Lancelot of the Lake 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mouchoir de Monsieur or Lancelot of the Lake?

Lancelot of the Lake projects furthest (Lancelot of the Lake 75/100, Mouchoir de Monsieur 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mouchoir de Monsieur and Lancelot of the Lake smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon Verbena and Neroli.

Is Mouchoir de Monsieur or Lancelot of the Lake better for summer or winter?

Mouchoir de Monsieur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mouchoir de Monsieur and Lancelot of the Lake?

Mouchoir de Monsieur has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Neroli, Tonka Bean, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Iris, Amber and Oakmoss. Lancelot of the Lake has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Rosemary, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Musk, Atlas Cedar, Cinnamon and Oakmoss.