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Dollar vs Pour Homme

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

Updated 77 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Dollar

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Pour Homme

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Dollar1/5
Pour Homme4/5
Ratings & consensus
Pour Homme
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Pour Homme
Sillage & projection
Pour Homme
Value for money
Dollar
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DollarParis Elysees
Pour HommeOmar Sharif
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.71/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 34%Had 52%Want 14%
4.83/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 28%Had 15%Want 58%
Category winnerPour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
23%Love
49%Like
9%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate

65 votes

83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate96
Category winners

LongevityPour Homme

SillagePour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value86
¤ Price value83
Category winnerDollarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody91%
earthy83%
fresh spicy74%
mossy65%
patchouli56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
leather77%
amber69%
citrus61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Green NotesSageBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
JuniperLavenderThymeArtemisia
Base2 to 4 hours
MossPatchouliCedar
Top
BasilLemonBergamotThymeArtemisiaGreen NotesAldehydes
Heart
CypressCarnationJasmineRoseGeranium
Base
LeatherCastoreumTonka BeanAmberLabdanumVetiverMossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Thyme and Artemisia. Durations are only published for Dollar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring68
Summer32
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night61
Spring50
Summer25
Fall88
Winter100
Day100
Night63
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men85
Unisex12
Women3
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,336

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#19,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dollar by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fougere built on brisk herbs, forest woods, and crisp citrus. Launched in 1991, the scent opens with a sharp flash of bergamot, herbal sage, and clean green notes that feel vibrant and clean. As the initial brightness settles, the heart introduces a distinctive blend of ar…

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Pour Homme by Omar Sharif is a sharp, herbal oriental fragrance for men. Released in 1992, it highlights traditional aromatic notes like basil and thyme, grounded by an animalic leather and castoreum base. This scent feels structured and old-school, performing best during crisp autumn evenings or formal occasions when…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dollar or Pour Homme?

Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Dollar is rated 3.71/5 from 65 votes; Pour Homme is rated 4.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Dollar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pour Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dollar or Pour Homme?

Pour Homme lasts longest (Pour Homme 84/100, Dollar 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dollar or Pour Homme?

Pour Homme projects furthest (Pour Homme 71/100, Dollar 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dollar and Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Thyme and Artemisia.

Is Dollar or Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Dollar suits daytime wear; Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dollar and Pour Homme?

Dollar has top notes of Green Notes, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Lavender, Thyme and Artemisia, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Cedar. Pour Homme has top notes of Basil, Lemon, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Cypress, Carnation, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Leather, Castoreum, Tonka Bean and Amber.

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