Fragrance comparison

Esoteric vs Worth pour Homme

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 231 ratings analysed

Esoteric

Parfums Vintage

3.333 votes

Rank #24,781 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Worth pour Homme

Worth

4.04228 votes

Rank #2,059 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Worth pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Esoteric1/4

Worth pour Homme3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EsotericParfums Vintage

Worth pour HommeWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

4.04/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

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

46%Love

43%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityEsoteric

SillageWorth pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value74

Category winnerWorth pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

lavender69%

citrus61%

Scent match57%Closely related · 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

Top

LavenderRosemaryPetitgrainBergamotNutmegCinnamonMandarin Orange

Heart

Pine Tree NeedlesCarnationGeraniumGreen NotesBrazilian Rosewood

Base

OakmossMuskBalsam FirLeatherCedarVetiverTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Balsam Fir. Durations are only published for Esoteric, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall97

Winter71

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#2,059

PerfumerOdette Breil-Radius

Launched—

Reviews59

Category winnerWorth pour HommeHigher 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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Worth pour Homme is a classic aromatic fougere that feels like a crisp, professional morning in a traditional barbershop. It opens with sharp lavender and rosemary before settling into a green, pine-heavy heart that commands respect. Perfect for office wear or daily errands during the spring and autumn months, it offe…

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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 Worth pour Homme?

Worth pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories. Esoteric is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Worth pour Homme is rated 4.04/5 from 228 votes. Choose Esoteric for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Worth pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Esoteric or Worth pour Homme?

Esoteric lasts longest (Esoteric 80/100, Worth pour Homme 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Esoteric or Worth pour Homme?

Worth pour Homme projects furthest (Worth pour Homme 60/100, Esoteric 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esoteric and Worth pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Balsam Fir.

Is Esoteric or Worth pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Esoteric suits evening wear; Worth pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Esoteric and Worth pour 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. Worth pour Homme has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine Tree Needles, Carnation, Geranium and Green Notes, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Balsam Fir and Leather.