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Fathom V vs For Him

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

Updated 1,653 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fathom V takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • Fathom V

    Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • For Him

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter.

Fathom V1/1
For Him0/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fathom V

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Fathom VBeauFort London
For HimGruhme
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 1,648 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
49%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

1,620 votes

0%Love
80%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate65
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
earthy91%
white floral83%
woody74%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
green69%
amber61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Green NotesSoil TinctureJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantTangerine
Heart
LilyMimosaJasmineThymeBlack PepperCuminYlang-YlangGinger
Base
OakmossSaltVetiverPatchouliIncenseAtlas CedarAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
Black PepperBergamotLemonLavenderJuniper Berries
Heart2 to 3 hours
PatchouliCedar
Base4 to 6 hours
OakAmberMuskCuminPetitgrainCelery Seeds
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Black Pepper, Cumin and Patchouli. Durations are only published for For Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer57
Fall0
Winter32
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men18
Unisex68
Women14

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews171

Overall rank#57,074

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFathom VHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fathom V opens like stepping straight into a florist's cold room after a heavy downpour. Crushed green stems, wet soil tincture, and snappy juniper berries hit first with aggressive humidity. As it warms on skin, heavy white lilies and yellow mimosa unfurl alongside sharp black pepper and thymey herbs. It feels deeply…

Reviews →

For Him by Gruhme is a classic woody aromatic fragrance crafted for men who appreciate traditional structure with an earthy, tailored presence. Formulated by perfumer Julie Pluchet, the scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper, bergamot, lemon, crisp lavender, and cool juniper berries. This bracing start quickly…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fathom V or For Him?

Fathom V takes 1 of 1 categories. Fathom V is rated 4.05/5 from 1,648 votes; For Him is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Fathom V for a green and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose For Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter.

Do Fathom V and For Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Black Pepper, Cumin and Patchouli.

What are the notes in Fathom V and For Him?

Fathom V has top notes of Green Notes, Soil Tincture, Juniper Berries and Black Currant, heart notes of Lily, Mimosa, Jasmine and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Salt, Vetiver and Patchouli. For Him has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Oak, Amber, Musk and Cumin.

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