Fragrance comparison

Basile Young Uomo vs Be Bop Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

Basile Young Uomo

Basile

4.605 votes

Rank #45,775 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Be Bop Men

Kesling

4.128 votes

Rank #55,875 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Basile Young Uomo takes 3 of 4 categories.

Basile Young Uomo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Be Bop Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Basile Young Uomo3/4

Be Bop Men0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Basile Young Uomo
Sillage & projection: Basile Young Uomo
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Basile Young Uomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Basile Young UomoBasile

Be Bop MenKesling

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 27%Had 14%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBasile Young Uomo

SillageBasile Young Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

warm spicy74%

herbal65%

green56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonRosemary

Heart

AniseCardamomVirginia CedarPepper

Base

CoumarinSandalwoodVanillePatchouli

Top

BasilGeraniumCitrusesClary Sage

Heart

PepperCardamomJasmineCoriander

Base

ResinSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliVirginia Cedaroak mossVanille

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Virginia Cedar, Pepper 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,775

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBasile Young UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Basile Young Uomo is a dry woody spicy scent that opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, rosemary, and bergamot. The heart introduces a cool anise note paired with black pepper and Virginia cedar, before settling into a warm base of coumarin, patchouli, and sweet vanilla. It is a mature, herbal option for cool autu…

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Be Bop Men is a woody chypre from 1995 that captures a distinctive mid-nineties aesthetic. It opens with sharp citrus and green basil, settling into a spicy heart of pepper and cardamom. The base provides a resinous, earthy foundation of oak moss and vetiver. This fragrance is a solid choice for those who appreciate c…

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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, Basile Young Uomo or Be Bop Men?

Basile Young Uomo takes 3 of 4 categories. Basile Young Uomo is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Be Bop Men is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Basile Young Uomo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Be Bop Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Basile Young Uomo or Be Bop Men?

Basile Young Uomo lasts longest (Basile Young Uomo 67/100, Be Bop Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Basile Young Uomo or Be Bop Men?

Basile Young Uomo projects furthest (Basile Young Uomo 63/100, Be Bop Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Basile Young Uomo and Be Bop Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Virginia Cedar, Pepper and Sandalwood.

Is Basile Young Uomo or Be Bop Men better for summer or winter?

Basile Young Uomo suits daytime wear; Be Bop Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Basile Young Uomo and Be Bop Men?

Basile Young Uomo has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Rosemary, heart notes of Anise, Cardamom, Virginia Cedar and Pepper, a base of Coumarin, Sandalwood, Vanille and Patchouli. Be Bop Men has top notes of Basil, Geranium, Citruses and Clary Sage, heart notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Resin, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.