The New Error vs L'Atelier
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Atelier takes 5 of 5 categories.
The New ErrorChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'AtelierChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The New Error0/5
L'Atelier5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Atelier
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L'Atelier
- Sillage & projection
- L'Atelier
- Value for money
- L'Atelier
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Atelier
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The New ErrorPesadeL'AtelierAtelier RebulWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 31%Had 9%Want 59%
4.03/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%
Category winnerL'AtelierRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
35%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
39%Love
35%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Atelier
SillageL'Atelier
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'AtelierBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy90%
green80%
rose70%
musky60%
fresh50%
woody100%
fresh spicy90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
earthy60%
mossy50%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeBergamot
Heart
TeaRoseCitrusRumSesame
Base
MuskPepperCedarwood
Top
BergamotOrangeApple Blossom
Heart
JuniperRosemaryPepperLeather
Base
CedarwoodOakmossPatchouliAmbergrisMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange, Bergamot, Musk and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer75
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night31
Spring77
Summer77
Fall100
Winter69
Day100
Night58
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,118
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#38,095
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerL'AtelierHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPesade created The New Error as a woody scent built around sharp bergamot, dark black tea, and smooth cedarwood. The initial spray snaps with crisp orange citrus before settling into a warm core of steeped tea leaves, nutty sesame, and a splash of rum. As the fragrance warms on skin during crisp autumn afternoons, dr…
Reviews →L'Atelier by Atelier Rebul opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter orange, backed by a light touch of apple blossom. The top feels crisp and green before transitioning into an aromatic heart. Here, piney juniper berries and crushed rosemary merge with black pepper and a soft, dry leather note. As the scent set…
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, The New Error or L'Atelier?
L'Atelier takes 5 of 5 categories. The New Error is rated 3.96/5 from 23 votes; L'Atelier is rated 4.03/5 from 31 votes. Choose The New Error for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L'Atelier for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The New Error or L'Atelier?
L'Atelier lasts longest (L'Atelier 67/100, The New Error 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The New Error or L'Atelier?
L'Atelier projects furthest (L'Atelier 64/100, The New Error 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The New Error and L'Atelier smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Musk and Pepper.
Is The New Error or L'Atelier better for summer or winter?
The New Error suits daytime wear; L'Atelier suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The New Error and L'Atelier?
The New Error has top notes of Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea, Rose, Citrus and Rum, a base of Musk, Pepper and Cedarwood. L'Atelier has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Apple Blossom, heart notes of Juniper, Rosemary, Pepper and Leather, a base of Cedarwood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Ambergris.
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