Fragrance comparison

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST vs L'Esprit Du Temps

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.002 votes

Rank #60,679 CitrusRose

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55%scent match

Closely related

L'Esprit Du Temps

GRAHAM & POTT

4.004 votes

Rank #55,916 FruityCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Esprit Du Temps
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST2/4

L'Esprit Du Temps2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST
Sillage & projection: 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST
Value for money: L'Esprit Du Temps
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Esprit Du Temps

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

4 THE INDIVIDUALISThOUSE OF hELIOS

L'Esprit Du TempsGRAHAM & POTT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity4 THE INDIVIDUALIST

Sillage4 THE INDIVIDUALIST

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerL'Esprit Du TempsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose86%

fruity72%

fresh spicy58%

musky44%

floral30%

fruity100%

citrus92%

rose84%

woody77%

floral69%

violet61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, fruity and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBlackcurrantMandarinEucalyptus

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmine SambacLily of the Valley

Base5-7+ hrs

White MuskClearwoodOakmoss

Top

Bulgarian RoseMandarinBlackcurrantGrapefruit

Heart

VioletCranberryJasmineBalsam FirRaspberryPlum

Base

CedarwoodMusk MallowPatchouliOakmossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Blackcurrant, Mandarin and Rose. Durations are only published for 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,679

PerfumerJulian Plos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Esprit Du TempsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Expect an immediate snap of tart grapefruit and sharp blackcurrant right out of the nozzle. The opening bites hard. A sudden chill of eucalyptus sweeps through next, clearing the air before dewy rose and clean jasmine petals soften the fruit acidity. As the day settles, damp oakmoss and earthy Clearwood prevent the ba…

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Bulgarian Rose and sharp grapefruit pop right at the start of L'Esprit Du Temps by GRAHAM & POTT, cutting through a juicy core of cranberry, raspberry, and dark plum. The opening fizzes with citrus before settling into a cool green heart where violet leaves and balsam fir offset the initial sweetness. On skin, the dry…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST or L'Esprit Du Temps?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; L'Esprit Du Temps is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Esprit Du Temps for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST or L'Esprit Du Temps?

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST lasts longest (4 THE INDIVIDUALIST 60/100, L'Esprit Du Temps 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST or L'Esprit Du Temps?

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST projects furthest (4 THE INDIVIDUALIST 50/100, L'Esprit Du Temps 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST and L'Esprit Du Temps smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and rose accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Blackcurrant, Mandarin and Rose.

Is 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST or L'Esprit Du Temps better for summer or winter?

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST suits daytime wear; L'Esprit Du Temps suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 4 THE INDIVIDUALIST and L'Esprit Du Temps?

4 THE INDIVIDUALIST has top notes of Grapefruit, Blackcurrant, Mandarin and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Lily of the Valley, a base of White Musk, Clearwood and Oakmoss. L'Esprit Du Temps has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Mandarin, Blackcurrant and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Cranberry, Jasmine and Balsam Fir, a base of Cedarwood, Musk Mallow, Patchouli and Oakmoss.