Fragrance comparison

Erborista vs Just Cavalli Him

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 744 ratings analysed

Erborista

Chapel Factory

4.0026 votes

Rank #54,276 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Just Cavalli Him

Roberto Cavalli · 2004

3.37718 votes

Rank #6,357 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Just Cavalli Him takes 4 of 7 categories.

Erborista
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Just Cavalli Him
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Erborista3/7

Just Cavalli Him4/7

Ratings & consensus: Erborista
Community sentiment: Erborista
Longevity: Just Cavalli Him
Sillage & projection: Just Cavalli Him
Value for money: Just Cavalli Him
Versatility: Erborista
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Just Cavalli Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ErboristaChapel Factory

Just Cavalli HimRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

3.37/ 5 · 718 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerErboristaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

18%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

591 votes

Category winnerErboristaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityJust Cavalli Him

SillageJust Cavalli Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value70

Category winnerJust Cavalli HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

herbal69%

lavender61%

aromatic90%

woody80%

warm spicy60%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SageBergamotMugwort

Heart2-3 hrs

RosemaryLavenderIris

Base5-7 hrs

IncenseCedarAmber

Top

GingerRosemaryBergamotCardamom

Heart

SageCorianderNutmegGeranium

Base

MuskCedarIrisGuaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSage, Bergamot, Rosemary and Iris. Durations are only published for Erborista, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall54

Winter38

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerErboristaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex79

Women14

Men94

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,357

PerfumerClement Gavarry, Domitille Michalon Bertier

Launched2004

Reviews106

Category winnerJust Cavalli HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Erborista by Chapel Factory smells like stepping into a sunlit monastery herb garden tucked behind stone walls. The opening hits with crisp bergamot and crushed sage, spiked by the bitter green edge of mugwort. Within twenty minutes, clean rosemary and dry lavender take over the heart, softened by a faint dusting of c…

Reviews →

Just Cavalli Him is a sharp, ginger-forward aromatic fougere launched in 2004. It prioritizes a fizzy, spicy freshness over projection, making it a distinct choice for casual spring days. The scent balances bright citruses with a dry cedar base, ideal for those who prefer an understated, herbal profile for the gym or …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Erborista or Just Cavalli Him?

Just Cavalli Him takes 4 of 7 categories. Erborista is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes; Just Cavalli Him is rated 3.37/5 from 718 votes. Choose Erborista for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Just Cavalli Him for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Erborista or Just Cavalli Him?

Just Cavalli Him lasts longest (Just Cavalli Him 60/100, Erborista 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Erborista or Just Cavalli Him?

Just Cavalli Him projects furthest (Just Cavalli Him 55/100, Erborista 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Erborista and Just Cavalli Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Bergamot, Rosemary and Iris.

Is Erborista or Just Cavalli Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Erborista is the stronger pick. For winter, Just Cavalli Him is the stronger pick. Erborista suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Erborista and Just Cavalli Him?

Erborista has top notes of Sage, Bergamot and Mugwort, heart notes of Rosemary, Lavender and Iris, a base of Incense, Cedar and Amber. Just Cavalli Him has top notes of Ginger, Rosemary, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Sage, Coriander, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Musk, Cedar, Iris and Guaiac Wood.