Fragrance comparison

Contemporary vs Natura Homem Aromáticos

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 383 ratings analysed

6 wins

Contemporary

Clive Christian

4.31198 votes

Rank #25,723 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Natura Homem Aromáticos

Natura

4.02185 votes

Rank #28,200 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Contemporary takes 6 of 7 categories.

Contemporary
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Natura Homem Aromáticos
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.

Contemporary6/7

Natura Homem Aromáticos1/7

Ratings & consensus: Contemporary
Community sentiment: Contemporary
Longevity: Contemporary
Sillage & projection: Contemporary
Value for money: Natura Homem Aromáticos
Versatility: Contemporary
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Contemporary

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ContemporaryClive Christian

Natura Homem AromáticosNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 43%Had 10%Want 47%

4.02/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 59%Had 11%Want 30%

Category winnerContemporaryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

198 votes

35%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

185 votes

Category winnerContemporaryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityContemporary

SillageContemporary

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value73

Category winnerNatura Homem AromáticosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

mossy80%

aromatic70%

powdery60%

violet50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

green69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

GeraniumBlackberryVioletBlack Pepper

Heart3 to 4 hours

CedarNutmeg

Base4 to 7 hours

MossMalt

Top

Clary SagePeppermintNutmegPennyroyalGrapefruitPataqueiraPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

GeraniumVioletJasmineRose

Base

VetiverPatchouliCedarMossMuskSandalwoodAmberOpoponax

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Violet, Black Pepper and Cedar. Durations are only published for Contemporary, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall75

Winter49

Day100

Night70

Spring98

Summer100

Fall48

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerContemporaryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex34

Women11

Men91

Unisex9

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,200

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, John Gamba, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerContemporaryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Contemporary by Clive Christian takes the traditional aromatic fougere framework and gives it a sharper, fruitier edge. The scent opens with a burst of tart blackberry and crisp geranium, dusted with pungent black pepper and clean, slightly powdery violet. As the tart fruit settles, warm nutmeg and dry cedar take over…

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Natura Homem Aromáticos is a versatile woody fragrance for men and women, featuring a crisp opening of clary sage and peppermint. It settles into a grounded base of vetiver and sandalwood, making it a reliable choice for daily wear in warm weather. This scent balances aromatic freshness with a clean, professional fini…

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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, Contemporary or Natura Homem Aromáticos?

Contemporary takes 6 of 7 categories. Contemporary is rated 4.31/5 from 198 votes; Natura Homem Aromáticos is rated 4.02/5 from 185 votes. Choose Contemporary for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Natura Homem Aromáticos for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Contemporary or Natura Homem Aromáticos?

Contemporary lasts longest (Contemporary 76/100, Natura Homem Aromáticos 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Contemporary or Natura Homem Aromáticos?

Contemporary projects furthest (Contemporary 61/100, Natura Homem Aromáticos 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Contemporary and Natura Homem Aromáticos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Violet, Black Pepper and Cedar.

Is Contemporary or Natura Homem Aromáticos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Contemporary is the stronger pick. For winter, Contemporary is the stronger pick. Contemporary suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Contemporary and Natura Homem Aromáticos?

Contemporary has top notes of Geranium, Blackberry, Violet and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Moss and Malt. Natura Homem Aromáticos has top notes of Clary Sage, Peppermint, Nutmeg and Pennyroyal, heart notes of Geranium, Violet, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar and Moss.