Fragrance comparison

Aubusson Homme vs Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,701 ratings analysed

6 wins

Aubusson Homme

Aubusson

3.99106 votes

Rank #22,697 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence

Bvlgari · 2020

3.571,595 votes

Rank #7,082 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aubusson Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aubusson Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Aubusson Homme6/7

Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence1/7

Ratings & consensus: Aubusson Homme
Community sentiment: Aubusson Homme
Longevity: Aubusson Homme
Sillage & projection: Aubusson Homme
Value for money: Aubusson Homme
Versatility: Aubusson Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aubusson HommeAubusson

Bvlgari Man Glacial EssenceBvlgari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

3.57/ 5 · 1,595 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerAubusson HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

29%Love

36%Like

21%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

1,373 votes

Category winnerAubusson HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAubusson Homme

SillageAubusson Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAubusson HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic80%

powdery58%

musky55%

herbal49%

Scent match49%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

Mandarin OrangeJuniper BerriesArtemisiaGreen NotesAldehydesBasilLemon

Heart

FirCinnamonCyclamenGeraniumJasmineCarnation

Base

PatchouliOakmossLabdanumLeatherAmberSandalwoodMusk

Top

Juniper BerriesGingerGeranium

Heart

SandalwoodArtemisiaOrris Root

Base

ClearwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Artemisia, Geranium and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer31

Fall98

Winter79

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAubusson HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#7,082

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2020

Reviews69

Category winnerBvlgari Man Glacial EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aubusson Homme is a classic 1992 leather fragrance defined by its sharp opening of juniper berries and basil. It evolves into a complex heart of fir and carnation before settling into a masculine, resinous base of patchouli, oakmoss, and leather. Ideal for cooler weather, this scent offers a mature profile for those w…

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Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence is a crisp woody aromatic fragrance built around juniper, ginger, clean woods and musk. It opens bright and cool, with a fresh spicy lift that suits daytime wear, office settings and warmer spring weather. The dry-down is smooth, musky and professional, though some wearers may find the pri…

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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, Aubusson Homme or Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence?

Aubusson Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Aubusson Homme is rated 3.99/5 from 106 votes; Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence is rated 3.57/5 from 1,595 votes. Choose Aubusson Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aubusson Homme or Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence?

Aubusson Homme lasts longest (Aubusson Homme 69/100, Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aubusson Homme or Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence?

Aubusson Homme projects furthest (Aubusson Homme 58/100, Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aubusson Homme and Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Artemisia, Geranium and Sandalwood.

Is Aubusson Homme or Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aubusson Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Aubusson Homme is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aubusson Homme and Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence?

Aubusson Homme has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Juniper Berries, Artemisia and Green Notes, heart notes of Fir, Cinnamon, Cyclamen and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Leather. Bvlgari Man Glacial Essence has top notes of Juniper Berries, Ginger and Geranium, heart notes of Sandalwood, Artemisia and Orris Root, a base of Clearwood, Musk and Cedar.