Fragrance comparison

Apercu vs Aspen

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 297 ratings analysed

Apercu

Houbigant

4.13219 votes

Rank #24,297 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Aspen

Thera Cosméticos

4.1378 votes

Rank #9,072 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aspen takes 4 of 7 categories.

Apercu
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Aspen
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Apercu2/7

Aspen4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ApercuHoubigant

AspenThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

Category winnerApercuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

219 votes

46%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerApercuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAspen

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAspenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

green69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

mossy60%

herbal50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesAmalfi LemonJasmineBergamotNeroliTuberose

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossClovePatchouliCassiaVetiverSandalwood

Top

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotRosemaryArtemisiaCorianderNeroliCinnamon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesTarragonLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayRoseCloveJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskCedarLeatherVetiverCoconutAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Jasmine, Bergamot and Neroli. Durations are only published for Apercu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer55

Fall95

Winter70

Day97

Night100

Category winnerAspenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex47

Women53

Work 40%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 9%

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,297

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,072

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerAspenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Apercu brings traditional chypre construction into sharp, modern focus. It opens with bitter bergamot, crisp neroli, and crushed green stems. The oakmoss hits quickly. Fresh Amalfi lemon balances a dry heart of spicy cinnamon and brisk geranium. There is no candy here. The fragrance dries down into dark patc…

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Thera Cosméticos Aspen opens with a sharp burst of rosemary, bergamot, and bitter artemisia before settling into a pine-heavy green soap feel. Perfumer Mário Torri Neto built this 2020 release around aromatic herbs, oakmoss, and dry cedarwood. It offers a dense barbershop vibe for cold mornings, outdoor wear, or sharp…

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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, Apercu or Aspen?

Aspen takes 4 of 7 categories. Apercu is rated 4.13/5 from 219 votes; Aspen is rated 4.13/5 from 78 votes. Choose Apercu for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Aspen for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Apercu or Aspen?

They last about the same: Aspen 73/100, Apercu 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Apercu or Aspen?

Projection is very close: Apercu 62/100, Aspen 62/100 for sillage.

Do Apercu and Aspen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Jasmine, Bergamot and Neroli.

Is Apercu or Aspen better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aspen is the stronger pick. For winter, Apercu is the stronger pick. Apercu suits daytime wear; Aspen suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apercu and Aspen?

Apercu has top notes of Green Notes, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Clove, Patchouli and Cassia. Aspen has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Tarragon and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Cedar and Leather.