Authentic Self Man
Abercrombie & FitchEau de Toilette2023
Side by side
Authentic Self Man vs. L'Homme
Is Authentic Self Man better than L'Homme?
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
Mood overlap
CedarwoodGeraniumTonka BeanCardamom
aromaticfresh spicywoodyvanillawarm 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 Authentic Self Man and L'Homme?
| Authentic Self Man | L'Homme | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2023 | 2020 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Frank Voelkl | Bruno Jovanovic |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Authentic Self Man and L'Homme smell?
Authentic Self Man
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Ozonic
Rose
Floral
L'Homme
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Woody
Sweet
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Authentic Self Man and L'Homme share?
Top
CypressGingerCardamom
Pink PepperBlood OrangeCardamomBergamotPineapple
Heart
GeraniumFreesiaViolet Leaf
GeraniumVetiverCedarwoodBasilJuniper Berries
Base
CedarwoodTonka BeanBourbon Vanilla
Tonka BeanMyrrhMossPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Tonka BeanBourbon Vanilla
Tonka BeanMyrrh
Spicy Notes
GingerCardamom
Pink PepperCardamom
Floral Notes
GeraniumFreesia
Geranium
Woody Notes
CypressCedarwood
Cedarwood
Green Notes
Violet Leaf
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Authentic Self Man and L'Homme work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Authentic Self Man or L'Homme?
| Authentic Self Man | L'Homme | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Authentic Self Man and L'Homme?
Not every fragrance needs to announce itself from across the room. This one opens with a confident warmth, ginger and cardamom over a base that actually lasts through a full workday.Authentic Self Man
Built for the man who's already in the room. The citrus opens with immediate energy, but it's the patchouli-tonka drydown that earns the reputation. Moderate projection, quietly confident.L'Homme
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