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Anthracite Pour L'Homme vs Un Homme

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

Updated 206 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Un Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Anthracite Pour L'Homme

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Un Homme

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Anthracite Pour L'Homme3/7
Un Homme4/7
Ratings & consensus
Un Homme
Community sentiment
Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Longevity
Un Homme
Sillage & projection
Un Homme
Value for money
Un Homme
Versatility
Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Anthracite Pour L'Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Anthracite Pour L'HommeJacomo
Un HommeCharles Jourdan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.19/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%
4.38/ 5 · 124 votes
Have 39%Had 15%Want 47%
Category winnerUn HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
50%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

60 votes

56%Love
35%Like
2%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityUn Homme

SillageUn Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value52
¤ Price value66
Category winnerUn HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
floral69%
anis61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderGalbanumGrapefruitPineapplePepperCypressBergamotMarjoram
Heart
ClovesCyclamenOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationRose
Base
SandalwoodMuskOakmossCedarTonka BeanAmber
Top20-30 mins
LavenderAniseTarragonMarjoramBergamotLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliCarnationGeraniumJasmineCyclamenCedar
Base8-10 hrs
OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Marjoram and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Un Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring92
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring58
Summer29
Fall0
Winter100
Day85
Night100
Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men71
Unisex29
Women0
Men94
Unisex6
Women0
Work 36%Casual 31%Date 21%Party 13%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,334

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#26,719

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthracite Pour L'Homme by Jacomo is a bold, aromatic woody fragrance for men released in 1991. It balances crisp lavender and galbanum with warm spices and a grounded oakmoss base. Best worn during cool spring days or formal office settings, it offers a sophisticated, classic profile for those who appreciate traditio…

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Un Homme by Charles Jourdan is an unapologetic aromatic fougere built on classic French barber traditions. You get a piercing flash of wild lavender, sharp culinary tarragon, and licorice-tinted anise right after spraying. It wakes you up. Then the temperature drops. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens int…

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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, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Un Homme?

Un Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Anthracite Pour L'Homme is rated 4.19/5 from 82 votes; Un Homme is rated 4.38/5 from 124 votes. Choose Anthracite Pour L'Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Un Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Un Homme?

Un Homme lasts longest (Un Homme 82/100, Anthracite Pour L'Homme 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Un Homme?

Un Homme projects furthest (Un Homme 70/100, Anthracite Pour L'Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthracite Pour L'Homme and Un Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Marjoram and Cyclamen.

Is Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Un Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Un Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Anthracite Pour L'Homme is the stronger pick. Un Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthracite Pour L'Homme and Un Homme?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme has top notes of Lavender, Galbanum, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Cloves, Cyclamen, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss and Cedar. Un Homme has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Tarragon and Marjoram, heart notes of Patchouli, Carnation, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber.

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