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    Un Homme vs. L'Homme

    Un Homme by Charles Jourdan bottle

    Un Homme

    Charles Jourdan
    Eau de Toilette1980
    Very similar
    L'Homme by Roger & Gallet bottle

    L'Homme

    Roger & Gallet
    Eau de Toilette1979
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Un Homme vs. L'Homme
    Un HommeL'Homme
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19801979
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerFrançoise Caron
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Un Homme

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Floral
    Fresh Spicy
    Anis
    Mossy
    Earthy

    L'Homme

    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Green
    Woody
    Amber
    Citrus
    Yellow Floral
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LavenderBergamotAniseTarragonMarjoramLemon
    MintLemonNutmeg
    Heart
    PatchouliCarnationGeraniumJasmineCyclamenCedar
    Ylang-Ylang
    Base
    OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberMuskTonka Bean
    Woody NotesAmberSpicy Notes

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Un Homme vs. L'Homme
    Un HommeL'Homme
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The anise is the tell. Either it's the most interesting thing in your wardrobe or it's too much before noon. For those who stay: a 1980 fougère that smells like someone's father actually had taste.Un Homme
    Built for the man who's already in the room. The citrus and mint open with immediate energy, but it's the amber-wood drydown that earns the reputation. Moderate projection, quietly confident.L'Homme