Mrs. B's Teacakes vs Lotus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lotus takes 1 of 1 categories.
Mrs. B's TeacakesChoose it for a citrus and sweet character.
LotusChoose it for a aquatic and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mrs. B's Teacakes0/1
Lotus1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lotus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mrs. B's TeacakesPoesieLotusSerge DumontenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 6%Had 6%Want 87%
3.60/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 38%Had 24%Want 39%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
24%Love
33%Like
21%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
42 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
sweet92%
honey84%
warm spicy77%
vanilla69%
almond61%
aquatic100%
floral91%
green83%
fresh74%
ozonic65%
almond56%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both almond
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Orange PeelSpicesHoneyBlack TeaAlmondVanilla
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Blue LotusWatery NotesGreen NotesAlmondHoneyVanilla
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesHoney, Almond and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer71
Fall57
Winter10
Day100
Night29
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#68,782
PerfumerJoelle Nealy
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#41,506
PerfumerSerge Duval
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLotusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPoesie Mrs. B's Teacakes opens with a sharp burst of sweet orange peel and dry cinnamon, immediately setting a warm, spicy kitchen tone. As the fragrance warms on the skin, the initially loud citrus note softens into a heavy honey drizzle, though the predicted buttery cake and soft almond crumb remain mostly absent. I…
Reviews →Lotus by Serge Dumonten balances aquatic freshness with an unexpected gourmand undertone. This unisex blend pairs blue lotus with green accents and watery elements, then grounds them with warm honey and almond. It is a light yet sweet option suited for mild spring days.
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, Mrs. B's Teacakes or Lotus?
Lotus takes 1 of 1 categories. Mrs. B's Teacakes is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Lotus is rated 3.60/5 from 42 votes. Choose Mrs. B's Teacakes for a citrus and sweet character. Choose Lotus for a aquatic and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Do Mrs. B's Teacakes and Lotus smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond accords. Common notes include Honey, Almond and Vanilla.
Is Mrs. B's Teacakes or Lotus better for summer or winter?
Lotus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mrs. B's Teacakes and Lotus?
Mrs. B's Teacakes features Orange Peel, Spices, Honey, Black Tea and Almond. Lotus features Blue Lotus, Watery Notes, Green Notes, Almond and Honey.
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