Fragrance comparison

Esoteric vs Un Homme

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 127 ratings analysed

Esoteric

Parfums Vintage

3.333 votes

Rank #24,781 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Un Homme

Charles Jourdan

4.38124 votes

Rank #27,202 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Un Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Esoteric
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Un Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Esoteric1/5

Un Homme4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Un Homme
Sillage & projection: Un Homme
Value for money: Un Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Un Homme
Fragranxe ranking: Esoteric

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EsotericParfums Vintage

Un HommeCharles Jourdan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

4.38/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

56%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityUn Homme

SillageUn Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value66

Category winnerUn HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

anis61%

Scent match79%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MaceBergamotLavenderRosemaryTarragonLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

Balsam FirGreen NotesGeraniumCarnationJasmineRoseCyclamen

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmberTonka BeanCedarMusk

Top20-30 mins

LavenderAniseTarragonMarjoramBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCarnationGeraniumJasmineCyclamenCedar

Base8-10 hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberMuskTonka Bean

Category winnerUn HommeLongest dry-down: 8-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring58

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day74

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#27,202

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEsotericHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Esoteric by Parfums Vintage presents an intricate aromatic profile constructed around traditional green and herbal elements. The composition opens with an energetic splash of lemon and bergamot, shaded by culinary herbal accents of rosemary, tarragon, and lavender alongside the dry heat of mace. As the bright start re…

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Un Homme by Charles Jourdan is an unapologetic aromatic fougere built on classic French barber traditions. You get a piercing flash of wild lavender, sharp culinary tarragon, and licorice-tinted anise right after spraying. It wakes you up. Then the temperature drops. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens int…

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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, Esoteric or Un Homme?

Un Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Esoteric is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Un Homme is rated 4.38/5 from 124 votes. Choose Esoteric for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Un Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Esoteric or Un Homme?

They last about the same: Un Homme 82/100, Esoteric 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Esoteric or Un Homme?

Un Homme projects furthest (Un Homme 70/100, Esoteric 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esoteric and Un Homme smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Tarragon and Lemon.

Is Esoteric or Un Homme better for summer or winter?

Esoteric suits evening wear; Un Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Esoteric and Un Homme?

Esoteric has top notes of Mace, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Green Notes, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. Un Homme has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Tarragon and Marjoram, heart notes of Patchouli, Carnation, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber.