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    Side by side

    L for Men vs. Vert d'Encens

    L for Men by Clive Christian bottle

    L for Men

    Clive Christian
    Eau de Parfum2014
    Very similar
    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: L for Men vs. Vert d'Encens
    L for MenVert d'Encens
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20142016
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerYann Vasnier
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    L for Men

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Conifer
    Green
    Oud
    Fresh

    Vert d'Encens

    Woody
    Amber
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Conifer
    Fresh
    Smoky
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PetitgrainGrapefruit
    FrankincenseBergamotCardamomBasil
    Heart
    OudRose
    Pine ResinIncenseHeliotropeJasmine
    Base
    Balsam FirVetiverCedarwoodMusk
    Balsam FirWood ResinAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: L for Men vs. Vert d'Encens
    L for MenVert d'Encens
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Masculine enough to trust, unusual enough to remember. The oud-rose-fir combination is the kind of choice that separates collectors from casual wearers. Expect 8-10 hours.L for Men
    Resinous conifers and incense smoke create a fragrance with a distinctive presence. The combination gives Vert d'Encens a character that stands out visually within the Tom Ford lineup.Vert d'Encens