Douro vs Aubusson Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Douro takes 4 of 7 categories.
DouroChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Aubusson HommeChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Douro4/7
Aubusson Homme3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Douro
- Community sentiment
- Douro
- Longevity
- Aubusson Homme
- Sillage & projection
- Douro
- Value for money
- Aubusson Homme
- Versatility
- Aubusson Homme
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Douro
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DouroPenhaligon'sAubusson HommeAubussonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 358 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.99/ 5 · 106 votes
Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%
Category winnerDouroRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
265 votes
55%Love
26%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
92 votes
Category winnerDouroMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAubusson Homme
SillageDouro
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAubusson HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
lavender77%
mossy69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
fresh69%
citrus61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderLemonLimeBasilGeraniumMandarin Orange
Heart
NeroliLily-of-the-Valley
Base
OakmossLabdanumMuskSandalwood
Top
Mandarin OrangeJuniper BerriesArtemisiaGreen NotesAldehydesBasilLemon
Heart
FirCinnamonCyclamenGeraniumJasmineCarnation
Base
PatchouliOakmossLabdanumLeatherAmberSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesLemon, Basil, Geranium and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer92
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer31
Fall98
Winter79
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAubusson HommeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,446
PerfumerMichael Pickthall
Launched—
Reviews74
Overall rank#25,588
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerDouroHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDouro opens with crisp citrus, lavender and green herbs, then settles into a refined soapy fougere with moss, soft woods and musk. It smells polished rather than flashy. This suits someone who likes classic masculine colognes with a clean, tailored feel. The profile leans fresh, aromatic and dry, with enough mossy de…
Reviews →Aubusson Homme is a classic 1992 leather fragrance defined by its sharp opening of juniper berries and basil. It evolves into a complex heart of fir and carnation before settling into a masculine, resinous base of patchouli, oakmoss, and leather. Ideal for cooler weather, this scent offers a mature profile for those w…
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, Douro or Aubusson Homme?
Douro takes 4 of 7 categories. Douro is rated 4.16/5 from 358 votes; Aubusson Homme is rated 3.99/5 from 106 votes. Choose Douro for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Aubusson Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Douro or Aubusson Homme?
They last about the same: Aubusson Homme 69/100, Douro 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Douro or Aubusson Homme?
Projection is very close: Douro 59/100, Aubusson Homme 58/100 for sillage.
Do Douro and Aubusson Homme smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Basil, Geranium and Mandarin Orange.
Is Douro or Aubusson Homme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Douro is the stronger pick. For winter, Aubusson Homme is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Douro and Aubusson Homme?
Douro has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Neroli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Labdanum, Musk and Sandalwood. Aubusson Homme has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Juniper Berries, Artemisia and Green Notes, heart notes of Fir, Cinnamon, Cyclamen and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Leather.
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