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Aubusson Homme vs Douro

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

Updated 464 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Douro takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Aubusson Homme

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

  • Douro

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Aubusson Homme3/7
Douro4/7
Ratings & consensus
Douro
Community sentiment
Douro
Longevity
Aubusson Homme
Sillage & projection
Douro
Value for money
Aubusson Homme
Versatility
Aubusson Homme
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Douro

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Aubusson HommeAubusson
DouroPenhaligon's
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.99/ 5 · 106 votes
Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%
4.16/ 5 · 358 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerDouroRating 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

48%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

265 votes

Category winnerDouroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityAubusson Homme

SillageDouro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value80
¤ Price value54
Category winnerAubusson HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
fresh69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
lavender77%
mossy69%
woody61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

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
LavenderLemonLimeBasilGeraniumMandarin Orange
Heart
NeroliLily-of-the-Valley
Base
OakmossLabdanumMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Basil, Lemon and Geranium. 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
Summer92
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAubusson HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men85
Unisex11
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#2,446

PerfumerMichael Pickthall

Launched—

Reviews74

Category winnerDouroHigher 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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Douro opens with crisp citrus, lavender and green herbs, then settles into a refined soapy fougere with moss, soft woods and musk. It smells polished rather than flashy. This suits someone who likes classic masculine colognes with a clean, tailored feel. The profile leans fresh, aromatic and dry, with enough mossy de…

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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, Aubusson Homme or Douro?

Douro takes 4 of 7 categories. Aubusson Homme is rated 3.99/5 from 106 votes; Douro is rated 4.16/5 from 358 votes. Choose Aubusson Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Douro for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aubusson Homme or Douro?

They last about the same: Aubusson Homme 69/100, Douro 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aubusson Homme or Douro?

Projection is very close: Douro 59/100, Aubusson Homme 58/100 for sillage.

Do Aubusson Homme and Douro smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Basil, Lemon and Geranium.

Is Aubusson Homme or Douro better for summer or winter?

For summer, Douro 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 Douro?

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. Douro has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Neroli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Labdanum, Musk and Sandalwood.

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