Eidesis vs For Him
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eidesis takes 1 of 1 categories.
EidesisChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
For HimChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter.
Eidesis1/1
For Him0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eidesis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EidesisAesopFor HimGruhmeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 662 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
33%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
560 votes
0%Love
80%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy86%
warm spicy72%
powdery58%
aromatic44%
amber30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
green69%
amber61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperOlibanumPetitgrain
Heart
CedarCumin
Base
SandalwoodVetiver
Top30 to 45 minutes
Black PepperBergamotLemonLavenderJuniper Berries
Heart2 to 3 hours
PatchouliCedar
Base4 to 6 hours
OakAmberMuskCuminPetitgrainCelery Seeds
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Petitgrain, Cedar and Cumin. Durations are only published for For Him, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,045
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews113
Overall rank#57,074
PerfumerJulie Pluchet
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerEidesisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEidesis opens with a vivid hit of black pepper and frankincense, then settles into dry cedar, soft sandalwood and a warm cumin thread that gives it a slightly human, lived-in edge. It feels woody, spicy and quietly meditative rather than loud. This suits someone who likes polished woods with personality. Sample first …
Reviews →For Him by Gruhme is a classic woody aromatic fragrance crafted for men who appreciate traditional structure with an earthy, tailored presence. Formulated by perfumer Julie Pluchet, the scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper, bergamot, lemon, crisp lavender, and cool juniper berries. This bracing start quickly…
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, Eidesis or For Him?
Eidesis takes 1 of 1 categories. Eidesis is rated 4.01/5 from 662 votes; For Him is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Eidesis for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose For Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter.
Do Eidesis and For Him smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Petitgrain, Cedar and Cumin.
What are the notes in Eidesis and For Him?
Eidesis has top notes of Black Pepper, Olibanum and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cedar and Cumin, a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver. For Him has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Oak, Amber, Musk and Cumin.
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