Bucephalus XII vs Pumpkin Creme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pumpkin Creme takes 4 of 7 categories.
Bucephalus XIIChoose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pumpkin CremeChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bucephalus XII3/7
Pumpkin Creme4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Pumpkin Creme
- Community sentiment
- Pumpkin Creme
- Longevity
- Bucephalus XII
- Sillage & projection
- Bucephalus XII
- Value for money
- Pumpkin Creme
- Versatility
- Bucephalus XII
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pumpkin Creme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bucephalus XIIArmafPumpkin CremeLe Monde GourmandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 39%Had 5%Want 57%
3.84/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 42%Had 6%Want 52%
Category winnerPumpkin CremeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
29%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
38 votes
25%Love
48%Like
17%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
167 votes
Category winnerPumpkin CremeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBucephalus XII
SillageBucephalus XII
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPumpkin CremeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
woody91%
powdery83%
amber74%
citrus65%
earthy56%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy83%
woody65%
sweet48%
powdery30%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonOrange BlossomMint
Heart
SpicesPepperGingerNutmeg
Base
MuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
Top15 to 30 minutes
SpicesPumpkin
Heart30 to 60 minutes
Nutmeg
Base1 to 2 hours
Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesSpices, Nutmeg and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Pumpkin Creme, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer63
Fall100
Winter92
Day100
Night91
Spring5
Summer4
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night66
Category winnerBucephalus XIIMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,482
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#11,722
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews35
Category winnerPumpkin CremeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArmaf Bucephalus XII opens with a bright burst of mint and lemon, backed by sweet orange blossom. As the initial freshness subsides, ginger and black pepper take over, creating a spicy warmth on the skin. The final phase settles into a dense, sweet base of amber, patchouli, and sandalwood that projects an aroma remini…
Reviews →Pumpkin Creme by Le Monde Gourmand offers an approachable autumn treat built around soft squash sweetness and kitchen seasonings. The scent opens immediately with vegetal pumpkin accompanied by sharp culinary spices, establishing a cozy kitchen mood. In the heart, nutmeg brings a dry, aromatic warmth that keeps the co…
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, Bucephalus XII or Pumpkin Creme?
Pumpkin Creme takes 4 of 7 categories. Bucephalus XII is rated 3.89/5 from 38 votes; Pumpkin Creme is rated 3.84/5 from 167 votes. Choose Bucephalus XII for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pumpkin Creme for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bucephalus XII or Pumpkin Creme?
Bucephalus XII lasts longest (Bucephalus XII 72/100, Pumpkin Creme 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bucephalus XII or Pumpkin Creme?
Bucephalus XII projects furthest (Bucephalus XII 64/100, Pumpkin Creme 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bucephalus XII and Pumpkin Creme smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Spices, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.
Is Bucephalus XII or Pumpkin Creme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bucephalus XII is the stronger pick. For winter, Bucephalus XII is the stronger pick. Bucephalus XII suits daytime wear; Pumpkin Creme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bucephalus XII and Pumpkin Creme?
Bucephalus XII has top notes of Lemon, Orange Blossom and Mint, heart notes of Spices, Pepper, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Pumpkin Creme has top notes of Spices and Pumpkin, heart notes of Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood.
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