Fragrance comparison

Authentic vs L'Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

Authentic

Marbert

4.009 votes

Rank #38,201 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

L'Homme

Les Copains

3.9520 votes

Rank #21,175 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Authentic
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
L'Homme
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Authentic1/5

L'Homme4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuthenticMarbert

L'HommeLes Copains

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%

3.95/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 42%Had 30%Want 28%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

30%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityL'Homme

SillageL'Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAuthenticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomCinnamonBergamotStar AniseRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineWater LilyVirginia CedarRose

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodoak mossAmber

Top20-30 mins

CardamomLimeNutmegBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineAfrican Orange FlowerCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanilleVirginia CedarMuskAmber

Category winnerL'HommeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer40

Fall40

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring29

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day43

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 11%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Date 37%Party 25%Casual 22%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,201

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#21,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerL'HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Authentic by Marbert opens with an immediate lift of brisk bergamot, sharp star anise, and sweet cinnamon bark. The first spray carries a quick vapor flash of perfumer alcohol, but that initial bite calms down within two minutes. A cool aquatic heart quickly emerges. Clean water lily and fresh rose mingle with dry Vir…

Reviews →

Les Copains L'Homme is a playful, warm woody spicy eau de toilette originally released in 1998. It opens with an unexpected pairing of bright lime and zesty cardamom that almost resembles fizzy citrus candy. As that sparkling opening settles down, rich cinnamon, aromatic nutmeg, and sweet African orange flower step fo…

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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, Authentic or L'Homme?

L'Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Authentic is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; L'Homme is rated 3.95/5 from 20 votes. Choose Authentic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose L'Homme for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Authentic or L'Homme?

L'Homme lasts longest (L'Homme 80/100, Authentic 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Authentic or L'Homme?

L'Homme projects furthest (L'Homme 68/100, Authentic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Authentic and L'Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Authentic or L'Homme better for summer or winter?

Authentic suits daytime wear; L'Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Authentic and L'Homme?

Authentic has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Jasmine, Water Lily, Virginia Cedar and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, oak moss and Amber. L'Homme has top notes of Cardamom, Lime, Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, African Orange Flower and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Vanille, Virginia Cedar and Musk.