Fragrance comparison

Approdo vs Art Collection: L'Homme

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

3 wins

Approdo

Profumi di Pantelleria

3.7832 votes

Rank #41,960 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Art Collection: L'Homme

Yves Saint Laurent

4.2322 votes

Rank #39,452 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Approdo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Approdo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Art Collection: L'Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Approdo3/5

Art Collection: L'Homme2/5

Ratings & consensus: Art Collection: L'Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Approdo
Sillage & projection: Approdo
Value for money: Approdo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Art Collection: L'Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ApprodoProfumi di Pantelleria

Art Collection: L'HommeYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 38%Had 24%Want 38%

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 46%Had 7%Want 47%

Category winnerArt Collection: L'HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

55%Love

27%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityApprodo

SillageApprodo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value42

Category winnerApprodoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

green74%

citrus65%

earthy56%

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

green50%

Scent match66%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BasilTangerineViolet LeafSea Notes

Heart3 to 5 hours

MateWhite PepperBlack PepperMagnolia

Base8 to 12+ hours

VetiverCedarPatchouli

Top

GingerBergamotLemon

Heart

White PepperBasilSpicesViolet Leaf

Base

CedarTonka BeanVetiver

InformationalShared notesBasil, Violet Leaf, White Pepper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Approdo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer100

Fall63

Winter38

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter56

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex64

Women18

Men62

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#39,452

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, Juliette Karagueuzoglou, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArt Collection: L'HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Approdo by Profumi di Pantelleria is an aromatic aquatic fragrance built around maritime freshness and dry, spicy woods. It opens with a burst of crisp sea notes, sharp basil, tangy tangerine, and green violet leaf. As the brisk marine breeze settles, the scent reveals an earthy heart of herbal mate, creamy magnolia, …

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Art Collection: L'Homme by Yves Saint Laurent is a bright, refreshing woody floral musk cologne built around a signature blend of fresh ginger, sparkling Italian lemon, and sunny bergamot. The scent opens with a crisp, peppery sparkle before mellowing into cool violet leaf, aromatic basil, and gentle garden spices. As…

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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, Approdo or Art Collection: L'Homme?

Approdo takes 3 of 5 categories. Approdo is rated 3.78/5 from 32 votes; Art Collection: L'Homme is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes. Choose Approdo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Art Collection: L'Homme for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Approdo or Art Collection: L'Homme?

Approdo lasts longest (Approdo 85/100, Art Collection: L'Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Approdo or Art Collection: L'Homme?

Approdo projects furthest (Approdo 81/100, Art Collection: L'Homme 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Approdo and Art Collection: L'Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Basil, Violet Leaf, White Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Approdo or Art Collection: L'Homme better for summer or winter?

Approdo suits daytime wear; Art Collection: L'Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Approdo and Art Collection: L'Homme?

Approdo has top notes of Basil, Tangerine, Violet Leaf and Sea Notes, heart notes of Mate, White Pepper, Black Pepper and Magnolia, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli. Art Collection: L'Homme has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of White Pepper, Basil, Spices and Violet Leaf, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.