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Bucephalus XII vs Tierra de Fuego Pour Homme

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

Updated 52 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bucephalus XII takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Bucephalus XII

    Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Tierra de Fuego Pour Homme

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bucephalus XII4/5
Tierra de Fuego Pour Homme1/5
Ratings & consensus
Tierra de Fuego Pour Homme
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Bucephalus XII
Sillage & projection
Bucephalus XII
Value for money
Bucephalus XII
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bucephalus XII

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bucephalus XIIArmaf
Tierra de Fuego Pour HommeCamille Rochelle
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 39%Had 5%Want 57%
4.21/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 55%Had 15%Want 30%
Category winnerTierra de Fuego Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
42%Love
29%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate

38 votes

36%Love
50%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityBucephalus XII

SillageBucephalus XII

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value56
Category winnerBucephalus XIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
musky100%
woody91%
powdery83%
amber74%
citrus65%
earthy56%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
green60%
fresh50%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonOrange BlossomMint
Heart
SpicesPepperGingerNutmeg
Base
MuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
Top1 to 2 hours
ClementineGraperfuitLemonMint
Heart2 to 4 hours
GingerSea NotesSpices
Base4 to 6 hours
VetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mint, Spices and Ginger. Durations are only published for Tierra de Fuego Pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring88
Summer63
Fall100
Winter92
Day100
Night91
Spring58
Summer100
Fall25
Winter17
Day100
Night42
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men82
Unisex16
Women3
Men75
Unisex25
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,563

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#54,047

PerfumerIrene Farmachidi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBucephalus XIIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf 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…

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Tierra de Fuego Pour Homme by Camille Rochelle brings an energetic splash of crisp fruit and cool herbs to everyday warm-weather wear. It opens with an uplifting burst of tart lemon, juicy clementine, bitter grapefruit, and snappy mint. As the initial sharpness settles, breezy sea notes combine with piquant ginger and…

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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, Bucephalus XII or Tierra de Fuego Pour Homme?

Bucephalus XII takes 4 of 5 categories. Bucephalus XII is rated 3.89/5 from 38 votes; Tierra de Fuego Pour Homme is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes. Choose Bucephalus XII for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tierra de Fuego Pour Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bucephalus XII or Tierra de Fuego Pour Homme?

Bucephalus XII lasts longest (Bucephalus XII 72/100, Tierra de Fuego Pour Homme 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bucephalus XII or Tierra de Fuego Pour Homme?

Bucephalus XII projects furthest (Bucephalus XII 64/100, Tierra de Fuego Pour Homme 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bucephalus XII and Tierra de Fuego Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mint, Spices and Ginger.

Is Bucephalus XII or Tierra de Fuego Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Bucephalus XII suits daytime wear; Tierra de Fuego Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bucephalus XII and Tierra de Fuego Pour Homme?

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. Tierra de Fuego Pour Homme has top notes of Clementine, Graperfuit, Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Ginger, Sea Notes and Spices, a base of Vetiver and Cedar.

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