Terracotta Le Parfum vs La African Drummer
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
73%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Terracotta Le Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.
Terracotta Le ParfumChoose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
La African DrummerChoose it for a musky and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Terracotta Le Parfum4/7
La African Drummer3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Terracotta Le Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Terracotta Le Parfum
- Longevity
- La African Drummer
- Sillage & projection
- La African Drummer
- Value for money
- La African Drummer
- Versatility
- Terracotta Le Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Terracotta Le Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Terracotta Le ParfumGuerlainLa African DrummerLattafa PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 5,922 votes
Have 48%Had 17%Want 35%
3.44/ 5 · 381 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
Category winnerTerracotta Le ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
5,922 votes
32%Love
32%Like
17%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate
317 votes
Category winnerTerracotta Le ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa African Drummer
SillageLa African Drummer
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLa African DrummerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
sweet83%
vanilla65%
yellow floral48%
coconut30%
musky100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
yellow floral77%
coconut69%
citrus61%
Scent match73%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and yellow floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Tiare FlowerCoconutBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
JasmineYlang-YlangOrange Blossom
Base3 to 6 hours
VanillaMusk
Top
CoconutBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
MuskAmbroxanVanilla
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Bergamot, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Terracotta Le Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring51
Summer100
Fall39
Winter21
Day100
Night45
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter33
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTerracotta Le ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,110
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews206
Overall rank#7,781
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews26
Category winnerTerracotta Le ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTerracotta Le Parfum by Guerlain presents a warm, sunlit bouquet led by tiare flower, bergamot, and sweet coconut. Created by perfumer Thierry Wasser in 2014 to mark thirty years of the brand's bronzing powder line, it captures the relaxed atmosphere of a beach afternoon without turning into sticky candy. The opening …
Reviews →La African Drummer by Lattafa Perfumes presents a vibrant, unisex aromatic profile defined by creamy coconut and bright bergamot. At its heart, a floral blend of ylang-ylang and jasmine adds depth, while the base of vanilla and ambroxan creates a lasting, musky finish. This 2024 release is a striking choice for those …
Reviews →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, Terracotta Le Parfum or La African Drummer?
Terracotta Le Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Terracotta Le Parfum is rated 4.06/5 from 5,922 votes; La African Drummer is rated 3.44/5 from 381 votes. Choose Terracotta Le Parfum for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose La African Drummer for a musky and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Terracotta Le Parfum or La African Drummer?
La African Drummer lasts longest (La African Drummer 74/100, Terracotta Le Parfum 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Terracotta Le Parfum or La African Drummer?
La African Drummer projects furthest (La African Drummer 64/100, Terracotta Le Parfum 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Terracotta Le Parfum and La African Drummer smell similar?
Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Coconut, Bergamot, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Terracotta Le Parfum or La African Drummer better for summer or winter?
For summer, Terracotta Le Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, La African Drummer is the stronger pick. Terracotta Le Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Terracotta Le Parfum and La African Drummer?
Terracotta Le Parfum has top notes of Tiare Flower, Coconut and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla and Musk. La African Drummer has top notes of Coconut and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Ambroxan and Vanilla.
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