Photo
Karl LagerfeldEau de Toilette1990
Side by side
Photo vs. So French
Is Photo better than So French?
So French rates higher with the community, while Photo wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
LemonTonka BeanPatchouliCedar
aromaticwoodycitruswarm spicyfreshfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Photo and So French?
| Photo | So French | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1990 | 2022 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Photo and So French smell?
Photo
Aromatic
Woody
Floral
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Aldehydic
Fresh
Amber
So French
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Fruity
Fresh
Citrus
Rose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Photo and So French share?
Top
AldehydesLavenderLemonBergamotGalbanumMandarin Orange
Green AppleCardamomLemon
Heart
CarnationRoseJasmineCorianderHoneyCyclamenCaraway
Elemi ResinGeraniumNutmeg
Base
OakmossBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanAmberPatchouliCedarGuaiac Wood
Tonka BeanPatchouliCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CarnationRoseLavenderJasmineCyclamen
Geranium
Citric Notes
LemonBergamotMandarin Orange
Lemon
Spicy Notes
CorianderCaraway
CardamomNutmeg
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarGuaiac Wood
Cedar
Oriental Notes
BenzoinTonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Resinous Notes
Galbanum
Elemi Resin
Where they fit
When and where do Photo and So French work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Photo or So French?
| Photo | So French | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Photo and So French?
This won Fragrance of the Year in 1991 for a reason, it's one of those rare masculine scents that bridges old-world barbershop and something genuinely modern.Photo
It's got the structure of a sharp suit and the warmth of a late-night bar. Not trying to be everything at once. The green apple opening is clean, almost safe.So French
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