Fragrance comparison

Decibel from PSS vs Apercu

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 225 ratings analysed

3 wins

Decibel from PSS

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.676 votes

Rank #61,602 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Apercu

Houbigant

4.13219 votes

Rank #28,568 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Decibel from PSS takes 3 of 5 categories.

Decibel from PSS
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Apercu
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Decibel from PSS3/5

Apercu2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Decibel from PSS
Sillage & projection: Decibel from PSS
Value for money: Decibel from PSS
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Apercu
Fragranxe ranking: Apercu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Decibel from PSSLe Jardin Retrouve

ApercuHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 17%Had 11%Want 72%

4.13/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

40%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

219 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDecibel from PSS

SillageDecibel from PSS

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value58

Category winnerDecibel from PSSBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

citrus58%

yellow floral44%

cinnamon30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

St John's WortGeraniumCloveAmalfi LemonCinnamonPepperPaprika

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesAmalfi LemonJasmineBergamotNeroliTuberose

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossClovePatchouliCassiaVetiverSandalwood

Category winnerApercuLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex47

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,602

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,568

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerApercuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Decibel from PSS by Le Jardin Retrouve combines bright citrus with an assertive kick of culinary spices and herbs. Yuri Gutsatz built this formula around a vibrant burst of Amalfi lemon, sharpening the citrus peel with crisp pepper and pungent clove. As the initial sharpness calms, aromatic geranium and earthy St John…

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Houbigant Apercu brings traditional chypre construction into sharp, modern focus. It opens with bitter bergamot, crisp neroli, and crushed green stems. The oakmoss hits quickly. Fresh Amalfi lemon balances a dry heart of spicy cinnamon and brisk geranium. There is no candy here. The fragrance dries down into dark patc…

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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, Decibel from PSS or Apercu?

Decibel from PSS takes 3 of 5 categories. Decibel from PSS is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Apercu is rated 4.13/5 from 219 votes. Choose Decibel from PSS for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Apercu for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Decibel from PSS or Apercu?

Decibel from PSS lasts longest (Decibel from PSS 80/100, Apercu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decibel from PSS or Apercu?

Decibel from PSS projects furthest (Decibel from PSS 67/100, Apercu 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decibel from PSS and Apercu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Geranium, Clove, Amalfi Lemon and Cinnamon.

Is Decibel from PSS or Apercu better for summer or winter?

Decibel from PSS suits daytime wear; Apercu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Decibel from PSS and Apercu?

Decibel from PSS features St John's Wort, Geranium, Clove, Amalfi Lemon and Cinnamon. Apercu has top notes of Green Notes, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Clove, Patchouli and Cassia.