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    Lethe vs. L'Eau Papier

    Lethe by Ulrich Lang bottle

    Lethe

    Ulrich Lang
    Eau de Parfum2021
    Very similar
    New comparison

    L'Eau Papier wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Lethe vs. L'Eau Papier
    LetheL'Eau Papier
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20212023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Fabrice Pellegrin
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Lethe

    Musky
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Amber
    Powdery
    Aromatic
    Lavender
    Sweet

    L'Eau Papier

    Powdery
    Musky
    Yellow Floral
    Woody
    Sweet
    Fresh
    Aromatic
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Lethe vs. L'Eau Papier
    LetheL'Eau Papier
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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