Encens et Lavande
Serge LutensEau de parfum1996
Side by side
Encens et Lavande vs. Bon Monsieur
Is Encens et Lavande better than Bon Monsieur?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Lavender
lavenderaromaticfresh spicywarm 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 Encens et Lavande and Bon Monsieur?
| Encens et Lavande | Bon Monsieur | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1996 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake | Manuel Cross |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Encens et Lavande and Bon Monsieur smell?
Encens et Lavande
Lavender
Amber
Smoky
Aromatic
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Bon Monsieur
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Lavender
Mossy
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Encens et Lavande and Bon Monsieur share?
Top—
BergamotLavenderBalsam Fir
Heart—
Rose GeraniumCarnationCedarLily of the ValleyPatchouli
Base
VanillaIncenseLavender
OakmossSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Lavender
Rose GeraniumLavenderCarnationLily of the Valley
Balsamic Notes
Incense
Balsam Fir
Where they fit
When and where do Encens et Lavande and Bon Monsieur work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Encens et Lavande or Bon Monsieur?
| Encens et Lavande | Bon Monsieur | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Encens et Lavande and Bon Monsieur?
Two notes. Lavender, incense. No apology, no filler, no crowd-pleasing move. Some will find it austere to a fault. Others will find it the most honest thing they've ever smelled. That's not a warning.Encens et Lavande
This is a fougère that doesn't apologize for what it is. The oakmoss brings genuine earthiness, and the structure holds together from opening to dry down.Bon Monsieur
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