Classic pour Homme vs Sei
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Classic pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories.
Classic pour HommeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
SeiChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Classic pour Homme3/4
Sei1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sei
- Sillage & projection
- Classic pour Homme
- Value for money
- Classic pour Homme
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Classic pour Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Classic pour HommeChris AdamsSeiAmanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 43%Had 22%Want 34%
4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
54%Like
8%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
40%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySei
SillageClassic pour Homme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerClassic pour HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
musky69%
patchouli61%
aromatic100%
woody91%
lavender83%
amber74%
herbal65%
musky56%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
JuniperCitrusesSpicy NotesCloves
Heart2-3 hrs
LavenderSea NotesEucalyptusSageStar AniseFloral Notes
Base5-6 hrs
PatchouliWhite MuskCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean
Top
Pine needlesJuniper
Heart
LavenderSage
Base
LabdanumCedar
InformationalShared notesJuniper, Lavender, Sage and Cedar. Durations are only published for Classic pour Homme, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring73
Summer40
Fall87
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
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#28,168
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#53,273
PerfumerJacques Chabert
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerClassic pour HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChris Adams Classic pour Homme opens with an invigorating burst of piney juniper, brisk citruses, and sharp cloves. The alcohol lift clears fast. Within minutes, cooling eucalyptus, soapy lavender, and soft sea notes emerge to produce an old-school barbershop freshness. As the scent matures, dry cedar, earthy patchoul…
Reviews →Sei by Aman is a Aromatic Green fragrance for women and men. Sei was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Chabert. Top notes are Pine needles and Juniper; middle notes are Lavender and Sage; base notes are Labdanum and Cedar.
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, Classic pour Homme or Sei?
Classic pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories. Classic pour Homme is rated 3.79/5 from 24 votes; Sei is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Classic pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sei for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Classic pour Homme or Sei?
Sei lasts longest (Sei 60/100, Classic pour Homme 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Classic pour Homme or Sei?
Classic pour Homme projects furthest (Classic pour Homme 63/100, Sei 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Classic pour Homme and Sei smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Juniper, Lavender, Sage and Cedar.
Is Classic pour Homme or Sei better for summer or winter?
Classic pour Homme suits evening wear; Sei suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Classic pour Homme and Sei?
Classic pour Homme has top notes of Juniper, Citruses, Spicy Notes and Cloves, heart notes of Lavender, Sea Notes, Eucalyptus and Sage, a base of Patchouli, White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. Sei has top notes of Pine needles and Juniper, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Labdanum and Cedar.
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