Fragrance comparison

For Him vs Lapidus Pour Homme

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 3,481 ratings analysed

For Him

Gruhme

3.605 votes

Rank #57,074 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Lapidus Pour Homme

Ted Lapidus

3.913,476 votes

Rank #211 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 1 of 1 categories.

For Him
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter.
Lapidus Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

For Him0/1

Lapidus Pour Homme1/1

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: Lapidus Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

For HimGruhme

Lapidus Pour HommeTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.91/ 5 · 3,476 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

41%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

3,028 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

honey69%

balsamic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperBergamotLemonLavenderJuniper Berries

Heart2 to 3 hours

PatchouliCedar

Base4 to 6 hours

OakAmberMuskCuminPetitgrainCelery Seeds

Top

PineappleLavenderArtemisiaJuniper BerriesBasilLemonBergamot

Heart

HoneyIncensePine TreeRoseBrazilian RosewoodJasmineCarawayOrris Root

Base

TobaccoPatchouliOakmossMuskAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Juniper Berries. Durations are only published for For Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring42

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,074

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#211

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews378

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Ted Lapidus Lapidus Pour Homme is a powerhouse scent from 1987 that dominates with heavy honey, dirty patchouli, and sweet pineapple. Built for cold weather and evening wear, it remains a polarizing option for enthusiasts seeking a strong vintage profile rather than clean modern transparency.

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, For Him or Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 1 of 1 categories. For Him is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Lapidus Pour Homme is rated 3.91/5 from 3,476 votes. Choose For Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter. Choose Lapidus Pour Homme for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Do For Him and Lapidus Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Juniper Berries.

What are the notes in For Him and Lapidus Pour Homme?

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. Lapidus Pour Homme has top notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Artemisia and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Honey, Incense, Pine Tree and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk.