Fragrance comparison

Cardamomo & Gengibre vs Homem Essence

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,880 ratings analysed

Cardamomo & Gengibre

Granado

4.27397 votes

Rank #8,038 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Homem Essence

Natura

4.402,483 votes

Rank #22,364 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Essence takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cardamomo & Gengibre
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Homem Essence
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Cardamomo & Gengibre3/7

Homem Essence4/7

Ratings & consensus: Homem Essence
Community sentiment: Homem Essence
Longevity: Homem Essence
Sillage & projection: Homem Essence
Value for money: Cardamomo & Gengibre
Versatility: Cardamomo & Gengibre
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cardamomo & Gengibre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cardamomo & GengibreGranado

Homem EssenceNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 397 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 2,483 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerHomem EssenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

397 votes

54%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

2,464 votes

Category winnerHomem EssenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityHomem Essence

SillageHomem Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value73

Category winnerCardamomo & GengibreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

warm spicy77%

aromatic65%

fresh53%

woody42%

woody100%

amber90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

warm spicy60%

musky50%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

GingerCardamom

Base

CedarAmberPatchouli

Top

GingerGrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart

CardamomBlack PepperVioletCinnamonCoriander

Base

Iso E SuperAmberCedarCashmeranGuaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Ginger and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCardamomo & GengibreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex77

Women8

Men96

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#22,364

PerfumerClement Gavarry, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCardamomo & GengibreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Granado Cardamomo & Gengibre opens with a sharp spray of cold bergamot, zesty grapefruit, and freshly sliced raw ginger. The initial blast delivers an immediate cooling sensation, cutting through humid morning heat with a crisp citrus kick that instantly wakes up the senses. As the sharp citrus sparkle settles down, …

Reviews →

Homem Essence is a woody and amber-forward fragrance that balances bright citrus with a spicy, resinous base. Launched in 2016, this versatile scent offers a grounded, modern profile suitable for daily office wear. It performs reliably throughout a standard workday, settling into a comfortable, sophisticated woody fin…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cardamomo & Gengibre or Homem Essence?

Homem Essence takes 4 of 7 categories. Cardamomo & Gengibre is rated 4.27/5 from 397 votes; Homem Essence is rated 4.40/5 from 2,483 votes. Choose Cardamomo & Gengibre for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Homem Essence for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cardamomo & Gengibre or Homem Essence?

Homem Essence lasts longest (Homem Essence 67/100, Cardamomo & Gengibre 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cardamomo & Gengibre or Homem Essence?

Homem Essence projects furthest (Homem Essence 53/100, Cardamomo & Gengibre 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cardamomo & Gengibre and Homem Essence smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Ginger and Cardamom.

Is Cardamomo & Gengibre or Homem Essence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cardamomo & Gengibre is the stronger pick. For winter, Homem Essence is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cardamomo & Gengibre and Homem Essence?

Cardamomo & Gengibre has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ginger and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Amber and Patchouli. Homem Essence has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Violet and Cinnamon, a base of Iso E Super, Amber, Cedar and Cashmeran.