Fragrance comparison

1962 vs Pour Homme

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 217 ratings analysed

1962

Floris

4.31205 votes

Rank #4,188 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pour Homme

Omar Sharif

4.8312 votes

Rank #19,280 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

1962
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

19621/5

Pour Homme4/5

Ratings & consensus: Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Pour Homme
Value for money: Pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1962

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1962Floris

Pour HommeOmar Sharif

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 28%Had 15%Want 58%

Category winnerPour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

205 votes

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityPour Homme

SillagePour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PeppermintGreen MandarinClovesBergamot

Heart

CypressBasilJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MossAmberCedarMusk

Top

BasilLemonBergamotThymeArtemisiaGreen NotesAldehydes

Heart

CypressCarnationJasmineRoseGeranium

Base

LeatherCastoreumTonka BeanAmberLabdanumVetiverMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cypress, Basil and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer25

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#19,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winner1962Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Floris 1962 opens with a sharp burst of peppermint, green mandarin, and bergamot before settling into a dense coniferous heart of cypress, basil, and clove. As the initial citrus fizz dies down, a classic woody base of oakmoss, cedar, and musk takes control on skin. The herbal sharpness keeps the mossy dry-down clean …

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Pour Homme by Omar Sharif is a sharp, herbal oriental fragrance for men. Released in 1992, it highlights traditional aromatic notes like basil and thyme, grounded by an animalic leather and castoreum base. This scent feels structured and old-school, performing best during crisp autumn evenings or formal occasions when…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1962 or Pour Homme?

Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. 1962 is rated 4.31/5 from 205 votes; Pour Homme is rated 4.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose 1962 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pour Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1962 or Pour Homme?

Pour Homme lasts longest (Pour Homme 84/100, 1962 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1962 or Pour Homme?

Pour Homme projects furthest (Pour Homme 71/100, 1962 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1962 and Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cypress, Basil and Jasmine.

Is 1962 or Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1962 and Pour Homme?

1962 has top notes of Peppermint, Green Mandarin, Cloves and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Basil, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Moss, Amber, Cedar and Musk. Pour Homme has top notes of Basil, Lemon, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Cypress, Carnation, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Leather, Castoreum, Tonka Bean and Amber.