Fragrance comparison

Fantasquatic vs Homem Essence

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,599 ratings analysed

Fantasquatic

Mugler

3.83116 votes

Rank #16,095 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Homem Essence

Natura

4.402,483 votes

Rank #23,793 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Essence takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fantasquatic
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Homem Essence
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Fantasquatic3/7

Homem Essence4/7

Ratings & consensus: Homem Essence
Community sentiment: Homem Essence
Longevity: Fantasquatic
Sillage & projection: Fantasquatic
Value for money: Homem Essence
Versatility: Homem Essence
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fantasquatic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FantasquaticMugler

Homem EssenceNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%

4.40/ 5 · 2,483 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerHomem EssenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

116 votes

54%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

2,464 votes

Category winnerHomem EssenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityFantasquatic

SillageFantasquatic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value73

Category winnerHomem EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine91%

amber83%

salty74%

warm spicy65%

woody56%

woody100%

amber90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

warm spicy60%

musky50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea NotesCardamomCoriander

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisPapyrusPatchouli

Top

GingerGrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart

CardamomBlack PepperVioletCinnamonCoriander

Base

Iso E SuperAmberCedarCashmeranGuaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Cardamom and Coriander. Durations are only published for Fantasquatic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHomem EssenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex64

Women16

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 17%Party 10%

Men96

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#23,793

PerfumerClement Gavarry, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFantasquaticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fantasquatic by Mugler delivers an unexpected twist on the traditional summer aquatic. A sharp splash of tart grapefruit and bitter lemon peel cuts through the air first. Seconds later, crushed green cardamom seeds and cold coriander seeds crackle against an authentic surge of salty sea notes. You will not find sticky…

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Homem Essence is a woody and amber-forward fragrance that balances bright citrus with a spicy, resinous base. Launched in 2016, this versatile scent offers a grounded, modern profile suitable for daily office wear. It performs reliably throughout a standard workday, settling into a comfortable, sophisticated woody fin…

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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, Fantasquatic or Homem Essence?

Homem Essence takes 4 of 7 categories. Fantasquatic is rated 3.83/5 from 116 votes; Homem Essence is rated 4.40/5 from 2,483 votes. Choose Fantasquatic for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Homem Essence for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fantasquatic or Homem Essence?

They last about the same: Fantasquatic 68/100, Homem Essence 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fantasquatic or Homem Essence?

Fantasquatic projects furthest (Fantasquatic 58/100, Homem Essence 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fantasquatic and Homem Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Cardamom and Coriander.

Is Fantasquatic or Homem Essence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fantasquatic is the stronger pick. For winter, Homem Essence is the stronger pick. Fantasquatic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fantasquatic and Homem Essence?

Fantasquatic has top notes of Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Sea Notes, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Ambergris, Papyrus and Patchouli. Homem Essence has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Violet and Cinnamon, a base of Iso E Super, Amber, Cedar and Cashmeran.