Fragrance comparison

Novel vs London

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

4 wins

Novel

ALT. Fragrances

4.5221 votes

Rank #19,275 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

London

One Day

3.388 votes

Rank #54,795 WineRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Novel takes 4 of 4 categories.

Novel
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
London
Choose it for a wine and rose character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Novel4/4

London0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Novel
Sillage & projection: Novel
Value for money: Novel
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Novel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NovelALT. Fragrances

LondonOne Day

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 46%Had 1%Want 53%

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 15%Had 2%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

38%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

25%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityNovel

SillageNovel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNovelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla83%

powdery65%

fresh spicy48%

sweet30%

wine100%

rose83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

cinnamon30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Vanilla

Heart

CedarPepper

Base

Woody NotesTonka Bean

Top

CinnamonPepper

Heart

Red WineRoseCedar

Base

VetiverTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Cedar, Pepper and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring8

Summer0

Fall100

Winter92

Day73

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex78

Women6

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,275

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#54,795

PerfumerMichael Wong

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNovelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Novel by ALT. Fragrances is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Top note is Vanilla; middle notes are Cedar and Pepper; base notes are Woody Notes and Tonka Bean.

Reviews →

London by One Day captures the spirit of a bustling, dimly lit tavern on a cold night. The sharp, spiced opening of cinnamon and pepper quickly settles into a heart of rich red wine and dry cedar. It is an evocative scent for those who enjoy warm, boozy compositions during the autumn and winter seasons, providing a co…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Novel or London?

Novel takes 4 of 4 categories. Novel is rated 4.52/5 from 21 votes; London is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Novel for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose London for a wine and rose character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Novel or London?

Novel lasts longest (Novel 64/100, London 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Novel or London?

Novel projects furthest (Novel 60/100, London 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Novel and London smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Cedar, Pepper and Tonka Bean.

Is Novel or London better for summer or winter?

Novel suits evening wear; London suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Novel and London?

Novel has top notes of Vanilla, heart notes of Cedar and Pepper, a base of Woody Notes and Tonka Bean. London has top notes of Cinnamon and Pepper, heart notes of Red Wine, Rose and Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.