L for Men
Clive ChristianEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
L for Men vs. Nio
Is L for Men better than Nio?
L for Men projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
VetiverCedarwood
woodyaromaticfresh spicycitrusgreen
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 L for Men and Nio?
| L for Men | Nio | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2009 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Jacques Flori |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do L for Men and Nio smell?
L for Men
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Conifer
Green
Oud
Fresh
Nio
Citrus
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do L for Men and Nio share?
Top
PetitgrainGrapefruit
BergamotNeroliCardamomNutmegPink Pepper
Heart
OudRose
Green NotesJasmine
Base
Balsam FirVetiverCedarwoodMusk
AmberCedarwoodVetiverGuaiac Wood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
PetitgrainGrapefruit
BergamotNeroli
Woody Notes
OudCedarwood
CedarwoodGuaiac Wood
Green Notes
Vetiver
Green NotesVetiver
Floral Notes
Rose
Jasmine
Where they fit
When and where do L for Men and Nio work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, L for Men or Nio?
| L for Men | Nio | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about L for Men and Nio?
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
Nio does something counterintuitive for a citrus fragrance: it gets more interesting as the hours pass. Its true character emerges in the soft jasmine and smoky woods.Nio
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