Fragrance comparison

Ad Astra vs For Him

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Ad Astra

Helder Machado Perfumes

3.605 votes

Rank #63,181 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

For Him

Gruhme

3.605 votes

Rank #57,074 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

For Him takes 1 of 1 categories.

Ad Astra
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
For Him
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Ad Astra0/1

For Him1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ad AstraHelder Machado Perfumes

For HimGruhme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

lavender65%

warm spicy56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotPink PepperPetitgrainOrange

Heart

LavenderBlack PepperClovesRosemaryApricot

Base

CedarVetiverPatchouliTonka BeanAmberMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperBergamotLemonLavenderJuniper Berries

Heart2 to 3 hours

PatchouliCedar

Base4 to 6 hours

OakAmberMuskCuminPetitgrainCelery Seeds

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Lavender. Durations are only published for For Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,074

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFor HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Helder Machado Ad Astra opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and tart petitgrain. Pink pepper adds a brisk spark across the top, giving the citrus accord a crisp, icy snap. As the initial brightness settles, aromatic rosemary and lavender take over the heart, supported by dark black pepper and a subtle streak …

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For Him by Gruhme is a classic woody aromatic fragrance crafted for men who appreciate traditional structure with an earthy, tailored presence. Formulated by perfumer Julie Pluchet, the scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper, bergamot, lemon, crisp lavender, and cool juniper berries. This bracing start quickly…

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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, Ad Astra or For Him?

For Him takes 1 of 1 categories. Ad Astra is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; For Him is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Ad Astra for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose For Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Do Ad Astra and For Him smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Lavender.

Is Ad Astra or For Him better for summer or winter?

Ad Astra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ad Astra and For Him?

Ad Astra has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Cloves and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. For Him has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Oak, Amber, Musk and Cumin.