Question 1

What's the difference between Major Tom and Lavs?

Accepted Answer

Major Tom is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Sylhouette Parfums (2025) dominated by Amber accords. Lavs is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Filippo Sorcinelli (2014) leaning on Amber accords. They share 4 accords: Amber, Balsamic, Woody, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Major Tom or Lavs?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Major Tom scores 3.60/5 vs Lavs at 4.23/5. Lavs's standout strength: Evocative and imaginative scent profiles that create emotional experiences. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Major Tom and Lavs smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 4 accords, including Amber, Balsamic, Woody, Warm Spicy, Oakmoss. Lavs: The r/fragrance community highly regards these Filippo Sorcinelli fragrances for their evocative, mood-driven character and strong incense/woody profiles.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Major Tom or Lavs?

Accepted Answer

Lavs: Strong performance in incense and woody fragrance categories Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Major Tom vs Lavs?

Accepted Answer

Major Tom scores highest for winter wear; Lavs scores highest for fall wear. Major Tom leans evening, Lavs leans evening.

Major Tom vs Lavs

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (1)

Uniek voor Major Tom (7)

Uniek voor Lavs (11)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Lavs

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Eigenschap	Major Tom	Lavs
Merk	Sylhouette Parfums	Filippo Sorcinelli
Jaar	2025	2014
Beoordeling	3.60	4.23
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	8	12