Fragrance comparison

Vaslui vs Lutece

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 178 ratings analysed

Vaslui

JAFRA

4.0010 votes

Rank #36,388 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Lutece

Houbigant

3.99168 votes

Rank #29,003 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lutece takes 4 of 5 categories.

Vaslui
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Lutece
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Vaslui1/5

Lutece4/5

Ratings & consensus: Lutece
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lutece
Sillage & projection: Lutece
Value for money: Vaslui
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lutece

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VasluiJAFRA

LuteceHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 65%

3.99/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerLuteceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

35%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLutece

SillageLutece

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value73

Category winnerVasluiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

cinnamon61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red AppleWormwoodMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotLavender

Heart

Bulgarian RoseCinnamonCoral ReefLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

AmberVanillaPatchouliMoroccan CedarVetiverSandalowoodSequoiaBlack Musk

Top20-30 mins

Brazilian RosewoodAldehydesGeraniumMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootPeonyVetiverRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyCedar

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanHeliotropeMuskCinnamonVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium. Durations are only published for Lutece, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer67

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night100

Spring61

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,388

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#29,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLuteceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vaslui by JAFRA is a citrus aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2012. It features a bright opening of red apple and lemon, leading into a complex heart with cinnamon and geranium. The base grounds the scent with notes of amber, patchouli, and moroccan cedar, creating a versatile profile for daily wear during sprin…

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Houbigant Lutece is a powdery oriental floral that wraps retro warmth in a surprisingly airy, cosmetic cloud. The fragrance opens with brisk aldehydes and sharp Brazilian rosewood before mellowing into powdery orris root, sweet peony, and a hint of green rosemary. As hours pass, creamy vanilla, almond-scented heliotro…

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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, Vaslui or Lutece?

Lutece takes 4 of 5 categories. Vaslui is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Lutece is rated 3.99/5 from 168 votes. Choose Vaslui for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Lutece for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vaslui or Lutece?

Lutece lasts longest (Lutece 68/100, Vaslui 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vaslui or Lutece?

Lutece projects furthest (Lutece 65/100, Vaslui 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vaslui and Lutece smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium.

Is Vaslui or Lutece better for summer or winter?

Vaslui suits day or night wear; Lutece suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vaslui and Lutece?

Vaslui has top notes of Red Apple, Wormwood, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Cinnamon, Coral Reef and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Moroccan Cedar. Lutece has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes, Geranium and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris Root, Peony, Vetiver and Rosemary, a base of Tonka Bean, Heliotrope, Musk and Cinnamon.