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Euterpe vs L’Homme Idéal

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

Updated 6,106 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Homme Idéal takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Euterpe

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • L’Homme Idéal

    Choose it for a almond and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Euterpe0/4
L’Homme Idéal4/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
L’Homme Idéal
Sillage & projection
L’Homme Idéal
Value for money
L’Homme Idéal
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
L’Homme Idéal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
EuterpeHerr Von Eden
L’Homme IdéalGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%
4.17/ 5 · 6,105 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hateN/A
Category winners

LongevityL’Homme Idéal

SillageL’Homme Idéal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value56
Category winnerL’Homme IdéalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
almond100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
woody69%
nutty61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CorianderGrapefruitLavenderOrange BlossomLemongrassBergamotRosemary
Heart
CyclamenCarnationRoseYlang-YlangCinnamon
Base
BenzoinAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiverCedar
Top20 to 45 minutes
CitrusesOrange BlossomBitter OrangeRosemary
Heart2 to 4 hours
AlmondTonka Bean
Base4 to 7 hours
LeatherCedarVetiver
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Rosemary, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Durations are only published for L’Homme Idéal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men85
Unisex13
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,650

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,915

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerL’Homme IdéalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Herr Von Eden Euterpe is a balanced aromatic woody fragrance that opens with a clean, lively blast of tart grapefruit, crushed coriander, and herbal lavender. A splash of lemongrass and bergamot gives the start a sunny, freshly showered brightness that feels invigorating without smelling sharp or screechy. As it settl…

Reviews →

L’Homme Idéal by Guerlain introduces an unconventional balance of crisp orchard freshness and warm, edible sweetness. Crafted under perfumer Thierry Wasser in 2014, the composition starts with a lively spray of bitter orange, sharp citruses, aromatic rosemary, and clean orange blossom. This zesty opening quickly settl…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Euterpe or L’Homme Idéal?

L’Homme Idéal takes 4 of 4 categories. Euterpe is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; L’Homme Idéal is rated 4.17/5 from 6,105 votes. Choose Euterpe for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L’Homme Idéal for a almond and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Euterpe or L’Homme Idéal?

L’Homme Idéal lasts longest (L’Homme Idéal 67/100, Euterpe 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Euterpe or L’Homme Idéal?

L’Homme Idéal projects furthest (L’Homme Idéal 56/100, Euterpe 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Euterpe and L’Homme Idéal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Rosemary, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.

Is Euterpe or L’Homme Idéal better for summer or winter?

Euterpe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Euterpe and L’Homme Idéal?

Euterpe has top notes of Coriander, Grapefruit, Lavender and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cyclamen, Carnation, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Benzoin, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Sandalwood. L’Homme Idéal has top notes of Citruses, Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange and Rosemary, heart notes of Almond and Tonka Bean, a base of Leather, Cedar and Vetiver.

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