Fragrance comparison

Excentrique pour Femme vs John Richmond for Men

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 251 ratings analysed

Excentrique pour Femme

Paolo Gigli

3.8533 votes

Rank #49,997 VanillaWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

John Richmond for Men

John Richmond

3.82218 votes

Rank #8,663 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

John Richmond for Men takes 5 of 8 categories.

Excentrique pour Femme
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
John Richmond for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Excentrique pour Femme2/8

John Richmond for Men5/8

Ratings & consensus: John Richmond for Men
Community sentiment: John Richmond for Men
Longevity: Excentrique pour Femme
Sillage & projection: John Richmond for Men
Value for money: John Richmond for Men
Versatility: Excentrique pour Femme
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: John Richmond for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Excentrique pour FemmePaolo Gigli

John Richmond for MenJohn Richmond

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 28%Had 20%Want 52%

3.82/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 43%Had 35%Want 21%

Category winnerJohn Richmond for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

22%Love

54%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

218 votes

Category winnerJohn Richmond for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExcentrique pour Femme

SillageJohn Richmond for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value60

Category winnerJohn Richmond for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

African Orange FlowerJasmineBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

Tonka BeanCardamomThyme

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

GingerBergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

MelonPepperCardamomRosemary

Base6-8 hrs

Virginia CedarMuskAmber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall69

Winter46

Day100

Night52

Spring100

Summer74

Fall74

Winter26

Day100

Night44

Category winnerExcentrique pour FemmeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 33%Work 31%Date 24%Party 12%

Men91

Unisex6

Women2

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 16%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,997

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerJohn Richmond for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Excentrique pour Femme by Paolo Gigli surprises the senses right away. You get an instant splash of zesty Italian bergamot, followed closely by sun-drenched African orange flower and sweet jasmine blossoms. The opening feels bright and clean. Then, unexpected culinary herbs shift the direction. Pungent thyme and spicy…

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John Richmond for Men delivers an energetic fresh-spicy profile driven by zesty ginger, sparkling bergamot, and sweet African orange flower. As the brisk opening settles, a juicy melon note emerges, wrapped in spicy black pepper and aromatic rosemary. This crisp heart rests on a grounding base of Virginia cedar, clean…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Excentrique pour Femme or John Richmond for Men?

John Richmond for Men takes 5 of 8 categories. Excentrique pour Femme is rated 3.85/5 from 33 votes; John Richmond for Men is rated 3.82/5 from 218 votes. Choose Excentrique pour Femme for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose John Richmond for Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Excentrique pour Femme or John Richmond for Men?

Excentrique pour Femme lasts longest (Excentrique pour Femme 71/100, John Richmond for Men 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Excentrique pour Femme or John Richmond for Men?

Projection is very close: John Richmond for Men 61/100, Excentrique pour Femme 59/100 for sillage.

Do Excentrique pour Femme and John Richmond for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Bergamot, Cardamom and Virginia Cedar.

Is Excentrique pour Femme or John Richmond for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Excentrique pour Femme is the stronger pick. For winter, Excentrique pour Femme is the stronger pick. Excentrique pour Femme suits daytime wear; John Richmond for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Excentrique pour Femme and John Richmond for Men?

Excentrique pour Femme has top notes of African Orange Flower, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Cardamom and Thyme, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. John Richmond for Men has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Melon, Pepper, Cardamom and Rosemary, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Amber.