Fragrance comparison

Arber vs Guerlain Homme

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,761 ratings analysed

Arber

The Body Shop

3.69301 votes

Rank #10,613 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Guerlain Homme

Guerlain

4.252,460 votes

Rank #965 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Guerlain Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Arber
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Guerlain Homme
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Arber1/7

Guerlain Homme6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArberThe Body Shop

Guerlain HommeGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 301 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 2,460 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%

Category winnerGuerlain HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

58%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

260 votes

45%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

2,460 votes

Category winnerGuerlain HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityGuerlain Homme

SillageGuerlain Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value54

Category winnerArberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

green83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

woody30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumLimeOrange

Heart

CorianderWatermelonMint

Base

SandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

Notes

MojitoLimeMintVetiverBergamotRumCedarGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Lime, Mint and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Guerlain Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring91

Summer100

Fall34

Winter15

Day100

Night32

Category winnerGuerlain HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men84

Unisex13

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#965

PerfumerSylvaine Delacourte, Thierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerGuerlain HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arber is a clean, woody aromatic that keeps things simple. It opens fresh with citrus and green lift, then settles into a warm, lightly spicy sandalwood and vetiver base that many wearers describe as masculine, approachable, and easy to use. It suits daily wear best, especially if you want something classic, tidy, and…

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Guerlain Homme brings the crisp, refreshing character of a chilled mojito into a classic woody aromatic cologne. Built by perfumers Thierry Wasser and Sylvaine Delacourte, the scent centers on sharp lime, crushed garden mint, and a splash of sweet rum. As the effervescent citrus settles, green geranium adds a crisp fl…

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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, Arber or Guerlain Homme?

Guerlain Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Arber is rated 3.69/5 from 301 votes; Guerlain Homme is rated 4.25/5 from 2,460 votes. Choose Arber for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Guerlain Homme for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arber or Guerlain Homme?

Guerlain Homme lasts longest (Guerlain Homme 60/100, Arber 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arber or Guerlain Homme?

Guerlain Homme projects furthest (Guerlain Homme 54/100, Arber 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arber and Guerlain Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Lime, Mint and Vetiver.

Is Arber or Guerlain Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Guerlain Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Arber is the stronger pick. Guerlain Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arber and Guerlain Homme?

Arber has top notes of Geranium, Lime and Orange, heart notes of Coriander, Watermelon and Mint, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Guerlain Homme features Mojito, Lime, Mint, Vetiver and Bergamot.