Atomic vs Essential for Him
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Essential for Him takes 1 of 1 categories.
AtomicChoose it for a woody and amber character.
Essential for HimChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Atomic0/1
Essential for Him1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Essential for Him
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AtomicDumontEssential for HimReplayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
3.72/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 44%Had 29%Want 27%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
19%Love
50%Like
22%Ok
3%Dislike
6%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber91%
sweet83%
powdery74%
balsamic65%
nutty56%
amber100%
citrus92%
woody84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
white floral61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
HazelnutToffeeRed Apple
Heart3 to 5 hours
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodVanillaCedar
Base5 to 8 hours
Tolu BalsamAmbrofix™Amber
Top
BergamotWater NotesRed BerriesMandarin OrangeCardamomPetitgrainGinger
Heart
Sea NotesLilyMagnoliaOrange BlossomCedarCashmere WoodJasmineCarnation
Base
MuskTonka BeanAmberBenzoinPatchouliLabdanumVetiverTolu Balsam
InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Cedar, Tolu Balsam and Amber. Durations are only published for Atomic, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring89
Summer100
Fall74
Winter37
Day100
Night29
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#82,642
PerfumerQuentin Roussel
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#31,162
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEssential for HimHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAtomic by Dumont presents a rich oriental woody profile built around gourmand sweetness and polished woods. The scent opens with a crisp red apple bite dipped in sticky toffee and warm hazelnut. As it settles, creamy sandalwood, soft cashmere wood, and dry cedar balance the initial sweetness alongside smooth vanilla. …
Reviews →Replay Essential for Him starts with crisp bergamot, synthetic water notes, and a sharp bite of ginger. As the bright citrus settles, warm cedar and cashmere wood emerge alongside clean orange blossom. A quiet amber and musk base keeps the dry-down lingering close to the skin during warm summer mornings.
Reviews →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.
Do Atomic and Essential for Him smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Tolu Balsam and Amber.
Is Atomic or Essential for Him better for summer or winter?
Essential for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Atomic and Essential for Him?
Atomic has top notes of Hazelnut, Toffee and Red Apple, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar, a base of Tolu Balsam, Ambrofix™ and Amber. Essential for Him has top notes of Bergamot, Water Notes, Red Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sea Notes, Lily, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Benzoin.
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