Fragrance comparison

Creature vs The Pour Un Ete

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 713 ratings analysed

Creature

Kerosene

3.52106 votes

Rank #36,335 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Pour Un Ete

L'Artisan Parfumeur

3.93607 votes

Rank #7,399 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Pour Un Ete takes 4 of 7 categories.

Creature
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Pour Un Ete
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Creature3/7

The Pour Un Ete4/7

Ratings & consensus: The Pour Un Ete
Community sentiment: The Pour Un Ete
Longevity: Creature
Sillage & projection: Creature
Value for money: The Pour Un Ete
Versatility: Creature
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Pour Un Ete

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CreatureKerosene

The Pour Un EteL'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 607 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Pour Un EteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

37%Dislike

0%Hate

106 votes

25%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

607 votes

Category winnerThe Pour Un EteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCreature

SillageCreature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value42

Category winnerThe Pour Un EteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

fresh spicy58%

leather44%

ozonic30%

citrus100%

green91%

white floral83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

fresh56%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MintCypressTeaBirchViolet LeafSageoak mossVirginia CedarPatchouliJasmineAmalfi Lemon

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

TeaJasmineAmalfi LemonBergamotMuskMintMateCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, Tea, Virginia Cedar and Jasmine. Durations are only published for The Pour Un Ete, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall29

Winter9

Day100

Night19

Spring67

Summer100

Fall13

Winter4

Day100

Night21

Category winnerCreatureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex86

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,335

PerfumerJohn Pegg

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,399

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerThe Pour Un EteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creature by Kerosene hits the skin with a crush of bruised mint leaves and sharp lemon pulp. John Pegg built this 2012 release around an intense green rush, layering snappy violet leaf over damp cypress branches and dry cedar wood. As the initial crispness settles, sweet birch introduces a subtle smoky leather edge th…

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The Pour Un Ete by L'Artisan Parfumeur translates directly to tea for a summer, and that is exactly what it delivers. Built by Olivia Giacobetti in 1995, this classic aromatic green scent opens with a cooling splash of Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and crushed peppermint leaves. Within minutes, it settles into an iced glass…

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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, Creature or The Pour Un Ete?

The Pour Un Ete takes 4 of 7 categories. Creature is rated 3.52/5 from 106 votes; The Pour Un Ete is rated 3.93/5 from 607 votes. Choose Creature for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Pour Un Ete for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creature or The Pour Un Ete?

They last about the same: Creature 55/100, The Pour Un Ete 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Creature or The Pour Un Ete?

Creature projects furthest (Creature 67/100, The Pour Un Ete 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creature and The Pour Un Ete smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Tea, Virginia Cedar and Jasmine.

Is Creature or The Pour Un Ete better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Pour Un Ete is the stronger pick. For winter, Creature is the stronger pick. Creature suits daytime wear; The Pour Un Ete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.