Fragrance comparison

5 The Guardian Master vs CH Pasión for Him

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 545 ratings analysed

5 The Guardian Master

Spiritum

3.9845 votes

Rank #16,705 Warm SpicyAmber

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37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

CH Pasión for Him

Carolina Herrera

4.32500 votes

Rank #3,641 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Pasión for Him takes 4 of 7 categories.

5 The Guardian Master
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
CH Pasión for Him
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

5 The Guardian Master3/7

CH Pasión for Him4/7

Ratings & consensus: CH Pasión for Him
Community sentiment: CH Pasión for Him
Longevity: 5 The Guardian Master
Sillage & projection: 5 The Guardian Master
Value for money: CH Pasión for Him
Versatility: 5 The Guardian Master
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CH Pasión for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

5 The Guardian MasterSpiritum

CH Pasión for HimCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

4.32/ 5 · 500 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

Category winnerCH Pasión for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

56%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

500 votes

Category winnerCH Pasión for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

Longevity5 The Guardian Master

Sillage5 The Guardian Master

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCH Pasión for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

cinnamon61%

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

iris77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperCardamomNutmegOlibanumPepper OilRed Chilli PepperTurmeric

Heart

CinnamonTobaccoIrisCedarJasmineClary Sage

Base

Tonka BeanPlumBourbon VanillaLabdanumLeatherSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

OlibanumTunisian NeroliPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisMyrhhTexas Cedar

Base6-8 hrs

Australian SandalwoodBourbon Vanilladark woodsy notesTonka BeanAmberwood

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Olibanum, Iris and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for CH Pasión for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer24

Fall100

Winter94

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day92

Night100

Category winner5 The Guardian MasterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex60

Women8

Men74

Unisex24

Women3

Work 34%Date 32%Casual 25%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,705

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#3,641

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Christophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews70

Category winnerCH Pasión for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spiritum 5 The Guardian Master is a deep, warming fragrance centered on fiery spices, dry tobacco, and golden resins. It starts with a lively burst of pink pepper, red chilli, cardamom, and frankincense, smelling like a crackling kitchen spice rack before settling into smooth cedar, rich pipe tobacco, and warm cinnamo…

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Carolina Herrera CH Pasión for Him balances dry woody warmth with a surprisingly soft, powdery iris heart. The opening hits with peppery brightness and smoky olibanum resin before settling into cedar and earthy myrrh. Bourbon vanilla and tonka bean round out the base, giving it a cozy sweetness without becoming cloyin…

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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, 5 The Guardian Master or CH Pasión for Him?

CH Pasión for Him takes 4 of 7 categories. 5 The Guardian Master is rated 3.98/5 from 45 votes; CH Pasión for Him is rated 4.32/5 from 500 votes. Choose 5 The Guardian Master for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose CH Pasión for Him for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 5 The Guardian Master or CH Pasión for Him?

5 The Guardian Master lasts longest (5 The Guardian Master 75/100, CH Pasión for Him 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 5 The Guardian Master or CH Pasión for Him?

5 The Guardian Master projects furthest (5 The Guardian Master 55/100, CH Pasión for Him 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 5 The Guardian Master and CH Pasión for Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Olibanum, Iris and Tonka Bean.

Is 5 The Guardian Master or CH Pasión for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, 5 The Guardian Master is the stronger pick. For winter, CH Pasión for Him is the stronger pick. 5 The Guardian Master suits evening wear; CH Pasión for Him suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 5 The Guardian Master and CH Pasión for Him?

5 The Guardian Master has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Olibanum, heart notes of Cinnamon, Tobacco, Iris and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Plum, Bourbon Vanilla and Labdanum. CH Pasión for Him has top notes of Olibanum, Tunisian Neroli and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Myrhh and Texas Cedar, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Bourbon Vanilla, dark woodsy notes and Tonka Bean.