Fragrance comparison

No. 4 vs RSVP

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 355 ratings analysed

2 wins

No. 4

Lanoe

3.8321 votes

Rank #13,141 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

88%scent match

Very similar

RSVP

Kenneth Cole

3.96334 votes

Rank #29,708 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 4 takes 2 of 4 categories.

No. 4
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RSVP
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter.

No. 42/4

RSVP1/4

Ratings & consensus: RSVP
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 4
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 4Lanoe

RSVPKenneth Cole

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 0%Had 13%Want 88%

3.96/ 5 · 334 votes

Have 54%Had 29%Want 17%

Category winnerRSVPRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

28%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

334 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNo. 4

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value73

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

fresh spicy83%

powdery74%

earthy65%

floral56%

woody100%

powdery86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

warm spicy44%

earthy30%

Scent match88%Very similar · both woody, powdery and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLavender

Heart

PepperOrchidIrisGrass

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

Top

PepperGrapefruitLavender

Heart

CedarOrchidIris

Base

SandalwoodVetiverCashmere WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lavender, Pepper and Orchid. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men96

Unisex2

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,141

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#29,708

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. 4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No. 4 by Lanoe opens with a brisk mix of grapefruit and lavender, then settles into a drier woody heart with pepper, iris, grass, and a soft floral touch. The overall feel is aromatic, earthy, and lightly powdery rather than sweet. It reads like a polished woody spicy unisex scent with a smooth sandalwood, cedar, patc…

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Kenneth Cole RSVP hits skin with an immediate pop of crushed black pepper, sour grapefruit, and aromatic lavender. That bright, spicy opening softens quickly as cedar wood and powdery iris take center stage. The heart settles into a muted floral-woody accord supported by dark patchouli, earthy vetiver, and plush cashm…

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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, No. 4 or RSVP?

No. 4 takes 2 of 4 categories. No. 4 is rated 3.83/5 from 21 votes; RSVP is rated 3.96/5 from 334 votes. Choose No. 4 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose RSVP for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, No. 4 or RSVP?

No. 4 lasts longest (No. 4 76/100, RSVP 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. 4 or RSVP?

Projection is very close: No. 4 56/100, RSVP 56/100 for sillage.

Do No. 4 and RSVP smell similar?

Very similar: a 88% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Pepper and Orchid.

Is No. 4 or RSVP better for summer or winter?

No. 4 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 4 and RSVP?

No. 4 has top notes of Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Pepper, Orchid, Iris and Grass, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli. RSVP has top notes of Pepper, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Cedar, Orchid and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli.