Fragrance comparison

Ascension vs L'homme M. Lacroix

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

Ascension

Lapp Fragrances

3.754 votes

Rank #22,348 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

L'homme M. Lacroix

Rogue Perfumery

3.8395 votes

Rank #8,415 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'homme M. Lacroix takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ascension
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
L'homme M. Lacroix
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ascension1/3

L'homme M. Lacroix2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ascension
Sillage & projection: L'homme M. Lacroix
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'homme M. Lacroix

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AscensionLapp Fragrances

L'homme M. LacroixRogue Perfumery

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 4%Want 96%

3.83/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

33%Love

24%Like

31%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAscension

SillageL'homme M. Lacroix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value66

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

conifer72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

green30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Siberian PineGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

Cinnamon LeafThymeLabdanum

Base

FirWoody NotesMusk

Top

BergamotLemonPetitgrainOrange Blossom

Heart

GeraniumThymeCassis

Base

Birch TarOakmossCedarOrrisVetiverLabdanumSandalwoodRose

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Thyme and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer69

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night76

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#8,415

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerL'homme M. LacroixHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ascension by Lapp Fragrances opens with crisp Siberian pine and sharp green notes, grounded by a steady base of fir and musk. It feels like a brisk morning walk through a dense evergreen forest. This scent works beautifully for those who prefer natural, woody profiles that remain close to the skin. It is a quiet, cont…

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L'homme M. Lacroix opens with a sharp citrus flash, then settles into dry leather, birch tar, oakmoss and powdery iris. It smells earthy, herbal and old-school, yet several wearers also find an airy freshness running through the heavier materials. This is a character scent, not an easy blind buy. Sample first if you a…

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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, Ascension or L'homme M. Lacroix?

L'homme M. Lacroix takes 2 of 3 categories. Ascension is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; L'homme M. Lacroix is rated 3.83/5 from 95 votes. Choose Ascension for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose L'homme M. Lacroix for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ascension or L'homme M. Lacroix?

Ascension lasts longest (Ascension 80/100, L'homme M. Lacroix 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ascension or L'homme M. Lacroix?

L'homme M. Lacroix projects furthest (L'homme M. Lacroix 62/100, Ascension 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ascension and L'homme M. Lacroix smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Thyme and Labdanum.

Is Ascension or L'homme M. Lacroix better for summer or winter?

Ascension suits day or night wear; L'homme M. Lacroix suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ascension and L'homme M. Lacroix?

Ascension has top notes of Siberian Pine, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon Leaf, Thyme and Labdanum, a base of Fir, Woody Notes and Musk. L'homme M. Lacroix has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Geranium, Thyme and Cassis, a base of Birch Tar, Oakmoss, Cedar and Orris.