Fragrance comparison

Ted vs В (V)

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 135 ratings analysed

1 wins

Ted

Ted Lapidus

4.02135 votes

Rank #9,298 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

В (V)

Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

—0 votes

Rank #77,282 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ted takes 1 of 1 categories.

Ted
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
В (V)
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ted1/1

В (V)0/1

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: Ted

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TedTed Lapidus

В (V)Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

—/ 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

31%Love

56%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

135 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

cinnamon69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CedarLemon

Heart

CinnamonLimeNutmegGingerCaraway

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaWhite Musk

Top

LemonLimeMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonNutmegViolet LeafFig Leaf

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesCedar, Lemon, Cinnamon and Lime. 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

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#77,282

PerfumerBenoit Vittet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ted by Ted Lapidus offers a clean, spiced freshness that shifts quickly into a sweet, warm amber base. It opens with bright lemon and dry cedar wood, making it suitable for crisp autumn mornings. This budget-friendly scent balances its citrus elements with vanilla and nutmeg to create a comfortable, cozy daily wear op…

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Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance В (V) is a versatile Oriental Woody scent that relies on a sharp citrus opening and a spicy heart. It works well as a daily driver for office or casual wear in moderate temperatures. The combination of cinnamon and fig leaf provides a unique texture that differentiates it from standard woody fra…

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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.

Do Ted and В (V) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Lemon, Cinnamon and Lime.

Is Ted or В (V) better for summer or winter?

В (V) suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ted and В (V)?

Ted has top notes of Cedar and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Lime, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and White Musk. В (V) has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Violet Leaf and Fig Leaf, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Cedar.