Fragrance comparison

A87 Eclipse vs Light Him

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 84 ratings analysed

A87 Eclipse

Aéropostale

3.5826 votes

Rank #31,223 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Light Him

Trussardi

4.1958 votes

Rank #32,010 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Light Him takes 4 of 7 categories.

A87 Eclipse
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Light Him
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

A87 Eclipse3/7

Light Him4/7

Ratings & consensus: Light Him
Community sentiment: Light Him
Longevity: Light Him
Sillage & projection: Light Him
Value for money: A87 Eclipse
Versatility: A87 Eclipse
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A87 Eclipse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A87 EclipseAéropostale

Light HimTrussardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 28%Had 39%Want 32%

Category winnerLight HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

42%Like

31%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

43%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerLight HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity38

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityLight Him

SillageLight Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value66

Category winnerA87 EclipseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeMandarin Orangeelemi

Heart

LavenderSageCistus Incanus

Base

SandalwoodCashmeranAmberwood

Top

BasilLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeYuzuSageGrapefruit

Heart

GingerPaprikaCardamom

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarIrisVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Sage and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall77

Winter77

Day100

Night67

Spring97

Summer100

Fall17

Winter7

Day100

Night19

Category winnerA87 EclipseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#32,010

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA87 EclipseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A87 Eclipse opens with bright lime and mandarin, then settles into a clean aromatic core of lavender and sage over soft woods and amber. It reads fresh, slightly powdery, and easy to wear. The main appeal is simple, affordable everyday freshness. Based on the available feedback, the scent itself is likable, but longev…

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Trussardi Light Him opens with a bright flash of yuzu, bergamot, and bitter basil before shifting into a dryer heart of ginger and paprika. Cedar, vetiver, and oak moss anchor the base, giving this 1997 creation a crisp, woody backbone. It suits humid summer mornings and casual office wear when heavy scents feel overw…

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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, A87 Eclipse or Light Him?

Light Him takes 4 of 7 categories. A87 Eclipse is rated 3.58/5 from 26 votes; Light Him is rated 4.19/5 from 58 votes. Choose A87 Eclipse for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Light Him for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A87 Eclipse or Light Him?

Light Him lasts longest (Light Him 62/100, A87 Eclipse 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A87 Eclipse or Light Him?

Light Him projects furthest (Light Him 58/100, A87 Eclipse 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A87 Eclipse and Light Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Sage and Sandalwood.

Is A87 Eclipse or Light Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, A87 Eclipse is the stronger pick. For winter, A87 Eclipse is the stronger pick. A87 Eclipse suits daytime wear; Light Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A87 Eclipse and Light Him?

A87 Eclipse has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and elemi, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Cistus Incanus, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Amberwood. Light Him has top notes of Basil, Lime, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Paprika and Cardamom, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Iris and Vetiver.