Fragrance comparison

Room 237 vs Sulphur [16S]

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 331 ratings analysed

Room 237

FZOTIC

3.63172 votes

Rank #12,852 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Sulphur [16S]

One of Those

3.69159 votes

Rank #14,028 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sulphur [16S] takes 4 of 7 categories.

Room 237
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sulphur [16S]
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Room 2373/7

Sulphur [16S]4/7

Ratings & consensus: Sulphur [16S]
Community sentiment: Room 237
Longevity: Room 237
Sillage & projection: Sulphur [16S]
Value for money: Sulphur [16S]
Versatility: Sulphur [16S]
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Room 237

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Room 237FZOTIC

Sulphur [16S]One of Those

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 49%

Category winnerSulphur [16S]Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

6%Hate

172 votes

28%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

26%Dislike

1%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerRoom 237Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRoom 237

SillageSulphur [16S]

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value82

Category winnerSulphur [16S]Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

floral92%

amber84%

green77%

powdery69%

vinyl61%

woody100%

musky92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both musky and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Floral NotesGreen NotesAngelicaVinylOpoponaxCostusMuskDaisy

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AngelicaCastoreumRosemaryCostusGrapefruitOakmossCedarOpoponaxCinnamonGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAngelica, Opoponax and Costus. Durations are only published for Room 237, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer51

Fall55

Winter47

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer57

Fall93

Winter57

Day100

Night77

Category winnerSulphur [16S]Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex54

Women22

Casual 44%Work 30%Party 17%Date 10%

Men45

Unisex55

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,852

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#14,028

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerRoom 237Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

FZOTIC Room 237 smells like walking into a pristine, sunlit hotel bathroom right after housekeeping finished scrubbing. You get an immediate flash of cold plastic shower curtain, crisp green notes, and bitter angelica root. It sounds challenging on paper. On skin, it turns surprisingly refreshing. Soft daisy petals an…

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Sulphur [16S] is a woody and spicy aromatic fragrance that brings together tart angelica and pungent rosemary. Designed by Antoine Lie, this unisex composition relies on earthy cedar and animalic nuances to create a distinct, green-bitter profile. It suits those who prefer unique, challenging scents for casual day wea…

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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, Room 237 or Sulphur [16S]?

Sulphur [16S] takes 4 of 7 categories. Room 237 is rated 3.63/5 from 172 votes; Sulphur [16S] is rated 3.69/5 from 159 votes. Choose Room 237 for a musky and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sulphur [16S] for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Room 237 or Sulphur [16S]?

They last about the same: Room 237 67/100, Sulphur [16S] 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Room 237 or Sulphur [16S]?

Sulphur [16S] projects furthest (Sulphur [16S] 57/100, Room 237 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Room 237 and Sulphur [16S] smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and amber accords. Common notes include Angelica, Opoponax and Costus.

Is Room 237 or Sulphur [16S] better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sulphur [16S] is the stronger pick. For winter, Sulphur [16S] is the stronger pick. Room 237 suits daytime wear; Sulphur [16S] suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Room 237 and Sulphur [16S]?

Room 237 features Floral Notes, Green Notes, Angelica, Vinyl and Opoponax. Sulphur [16S] features Angelica, Castoreum, Rosemary, Costus and Grapefruit.