Fragrance comparison

Path of Lemons vs Winstons

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Path of Lemons

Sentier

2.9010 votes

Rank #72,091 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Winstons

Sonic Alchemy

—0 votes

Rank #79,258 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Path of Lemons
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Winstons
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Path of Lemons1/2

Winstons1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Path of LemonsSentier

WinstonsSonic Alchemy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 27%Had 19%Want 54%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

20%Like

30%Ok

30%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate48

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageWinstons

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

white floral30%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotTangerine

Heart

CardamomOrange BlossomLavenderIris

Base

LeatherCocoa

Top

TangerineOrange BlossomPink GrapefruitLemon

Heart

Juniper BerriesGingerNutmegCardamomCoumarinIrisHoneyViolet

Base

Virginia CedarTobaccoStyraxCivetSandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Iris. 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

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night67

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,091

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,258

PerfumerClancy Baxter

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPath of LemonsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Path of Lemons by Sentier balances crisp citrus with an unexpected base of dark cocoa and warm leather. Grapefruit and bergamot provide a bright, zesty introduction. The fragrance then transitions into a quiet mix of lavender and cardamom before resting on a warm, earthy foundation. It suits those seeking a fresh scen…

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Winstons opens with a bright flash of tangerine, pink grapefruit, and sharp lemon before settling into a moody heart of cardamom and ginger. As it dries down on skin, heavy Virginia cedar, smoky tobacco, and raw civet create a dark woody structure. Wear it during crisp autumn evenings when you want a rich aromatic sce…

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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 projects more, Path of Lemons or Winstons?

Winstons projects furthest (Winstons 100/100, Path of Lemons 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Path of Lemons and Winstons smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Iris.

Is Path of Lemons or Winstons better for summer or winter?

Path of Lemons suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Path of Lemons and Winstons?

Path of Lemons has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Lavender and Iris, a base of Leather and Cocoa. Winstons has top notes of Tangerine, Orange Blossom, Pink Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Ginger, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Virginia Cedar, Tobacco, Styrax and Civet.