Fragrance comparison

Cerruti Pour Homme vs Universe pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 244 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cerruti Pour Homme

Cerruti

3.97220 votes

Rank #8,061 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Universe pour Homme

Iceberg

3.9224 votes

Rank #34,753 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cerruti Pour Homme takes 3 of 6 categories.

Cerruti Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Universe pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cerruti Pour Homme3/6

Universe pour Homme2/6

Ratings & consensus: Cerruti Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Universe pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Universe pour Homme
Value for money: Cerruti Pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Cerruti Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cerruti Pour HommeCerruti

Universe pour HommeIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 28%Had 45%Want 27%

Category winnerCerruti Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

220 votes

29%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityUniverse pour Homme

SillageUniverse pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCerruti Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

soft spicy65%

powdery53%

fresh spicy42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderAniseBasil

Base5-7 hrs

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

BasilBirchBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Palisander RosewoodCorianderCardamomJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex7

Women3

Casual 38%Work 36%Date 17%Party 9%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,061

PerfumerGilles Romey, Michel Girard

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#34,753

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCerruti Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti Pour Homme opens with an invigorating burst of sweet mandarin orange and crisp bergamot. The citrus sparkles briskly. Within minutes, an aromatic herbal heart takes over, pairing pungent star anise with freshly crushed basil and peppery coriander seeds. It feels clean and tailored. The base settles into a smoo…

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Iceberg Universe pour Homme delivers an invigorating blast of Italian citrus and herbal greenness before settling into a warm, grounded forest floor. Natalie Gracia-Cetto designed this Eau de Toilette with zesty Amalfi lemon, crisp bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange up front, balanced by bitter fresh basil and raw bi…

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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, Cerruti Pour Homme or Universe pour Homme?

Cerruti Pour Homme takes 3 of 6 categories. Cerruti Pour Homme is rated 3.97/5 from 220 votes; Universe pour Homme is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Cerruti Pour Homme for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Universe pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerruti Pour Homme or Universe pour Homme?

Universe pour Homme lasts longest (Universe pour Homme 75/100, Cerruti Pour Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerruti Pour Homme or Universe pour Homme?

Universe pour Homme projects furthest (Universe pour Homme 66/100, Cerruti Pour Homme 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerruti Pour Homme and Universe pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Coriander and Basil.

Is Cerruti Pour Homme or Universe pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Cerruti Pour Homme suits daytime wear; Universe pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerruti Pour Homme and Universe pour Homme?

Cerruti Pour Homme has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Anise and Basil, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Cedar. Universe pour Homme has top notes of Basil, Birch, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Coriander, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.