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Between Sheets vs Identite for Men

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

Updated 162 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Identite for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Between Sheets

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Identite for Men

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Between Sheets1/4
Identite for Men3/4
Ratings & consensus
Identite for Men
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Identite for Men
Sillage & projection
Identite for Men
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Between Sheets

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Between SheetsVan Gils
Identite for MenRene Lezard
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.80/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 47%Had 39%Want 14%
4.11/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 31%Had 15%Want 55%
Category winnerIdentite for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
34%Like
13%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate

143 votes

42%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityIdentite for Men

SillageIdentite for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
green61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match74%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
LimeMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
BasilLavender
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanCedarVetiver
Top
BasilMintJuniperThyme
Heart
FigGrapefruitLimeCedar
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodVetiverLicorice
InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit, Basil and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Between Sheets, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer96
Fall64
Winter23
Day100
Night58
Spring20
Summer0
Fall100
Winter80
Day60
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men88
Unisex12
Women0
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#36,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBetween SheetsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Between Sheets by Van Gils kicks off with a sharp, wake-up spray of lime, mandarin orange, and juicy grapefruit that instantly clears the room. As the citrus sparkle settles, clean green basil and herbal lavender step in, giving the scent a classic shower-fresh appeal reminiscent of an upscale barbershop splash. The d…

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Identite for Men opens with a sudden burst of crushed basil, mint, and tart grapefruit. The sharp herbal freshness cuts through the air before settling into a warm heart of green fig and dry cedarwood. As the hours pass, dark tonka bean and smooth sandalwood pull the scent closer to the skin, creating a rich amber-woo…

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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, Between Sheets or Identite for Men?

Identite for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Between Sheets is rated 3.80/5 from 143 votes; Identite for Men is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Between Sheets for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Identite for Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Between Sheets or Identite for Men?

Identite for Men lasts longest (Identite for Men 73/100, Between Sheets 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Between Sheets or Identite for Men?

Identite for Men projects furthest (Identite for Men 72/100, Between Sheets 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Between Sheets and Identite for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Basil and Sandalwood.

Is Between Sheets or Identite for Men better for summer or winter?

Between Sheets suits daytime wear; Identite for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Between Sheets and Identite for Men?

Between Sheets has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Basil and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cedar. Identite for Men has top notes of Basil, Mint, Juniper and Thyme, heart notes of Fig, Grapefruit, Lime and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

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