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    L'Eau Papier vs. Lethe

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    Lethe by Ulrich Lang bottle

    Lethe

    Ulrich Lang
    Eau de Parfum2021
    New comparison

    L'Eau Papier wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: L'Eau Papier vs. Lethe
    L'Eau PapierLethe
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20232021
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin—
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    L'Eau Papier

    Powdery
    Musky
    Yellow Floral
    Woody
    Sweet
    Fresh
    Aromatic
    Floral

    Lethe

    Musky
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Amber
    Powdery
    Aromatic
    Lavender
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesRice steamPink PepperMagnolia
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    Heart
    AcaciaMimosaSesame
    Cashmere WoodCedarWater Lily
    Base
    White MuskCedarWoody NotesSandalwood
    MuskTonka BeanVanillaAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: L'Eau Papier vs. Lethe
    L'Eau PapierLethe
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Not a projection powerhouse. L'Eau Papier sits close, Intimate, an aromatic daydream for those who want scent rather than scent-ame. Think desk companion, not dinner-party statement.L'Eau Papier
    A quiet fragrance. The kind that slips under the radar on first sniff but grows into something you reach for again and again. Not for those who need to be felt from across the room.Lethe