Bluff vs L'Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.
BluffChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
L'HommeChoose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bluff1/5
L'Homme4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Homme
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L'Homme
- Sillage & projection
- L'Homme
- Value for money
- L'Homme
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bluff
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BluffLubinL'HommeLes CopainsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 169 votes
Have 30%Had 17%Want 53%
3.95/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 42%Had 30%Want 28%
Category winnerL'HommeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
98 votes
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
Category winners
LongevityL'Homme
SillageL'Homme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus91%
fresh spicy83%
powdery74%
aromatic65%
warm spicy56%
warm spicy100%
white floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
citrus61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegLimeCinnamonBergamot
Heart
Brazil nutIrisClary Sage
Base
SandalwoodVirginia CedarVetyverVanillePatchouli
Top20-30 mins
CardamomLimeNutmegBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineAfrican Orange FlowerCinnamon
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodVanilleVirginia CedarMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lime, Cinnamon and Bergamot. Durations are only published for L'Homme, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring92
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring29
Summer0
Fall86
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,442
PerfumerThomas Fontaine
Launched—
Reviews24
Overall rank#23,472
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerBluffHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBluff by Lubin is a woody spicy fragrance that balances sharp lime and nutmeg against a smooth, iris-forward heart. It thrives in temperate spring weather, offering a refined, intellectual character that works as well in an office setting as it does for weekend brunch. This scent feels deliberate, structured, and avoi…
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…
Reviews →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, Bluff or L'Homme?
L'Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Bluff is rated 3.75/5 from 169 votes; L'Homme is rated 3.95/5 from 20 votes. Choose Bluff for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose L'Homme for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bluff or L'Homme?
L'Homme lasts longest (L'Homme 80/100, Bluff 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bluff or L'Homme?
L'Homme projects furthest (L'Homme 68/100, Bluff 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bluff and L'Homme smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lime, Cinnamon and Bergamot.
Is Bluff or L'Homme better for summer or winter?
L'Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bluff and L'Homme?
Bluff has top notes of Nutmeg, Lime, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Brazil nut, Iris and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Vetyver and Vanille. 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.
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