Fragrance comparison

Germaine vs Uomo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 95 ratings analysed

3 wins

Germaine

Miguel Matos

3.6040 votes

Rank #18,709 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Uomo

Avon

4.1355 votes

Rank #26,724 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Germaine takes 3 of 5 categories.

Germaine
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Uomo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Germaine3/5

Uomo2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GermaineMiguel Matos

UomoAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 26%Had 3%Want 71%

4.13/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 15%Had 61%Want 24%

Category winnerUomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

46%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

38%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGermaine

SillageGermaine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value71

Category winnerUomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

herbal74%

violet65%

powdery56%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

herbal58%

fresh44%

musky30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperBergamotLavender

Heart

VioletBasilSage

Base

VetiverLeatherPatchouliMusk

Top

ArtemisiaboxwoodJuniperWhite Cedar ExtractBasil

Heart

SageLavender

Base

CypressMuskPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Lavender, Basil and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter75

Day100

Night20

Spring56

Summer28

Fall83

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,709

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#26,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerGermaineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Germaine by Miguel Matos is an aromatic chypre with a cool, green opening of juniper, bergamot and lavender. The heart turns herbal and powdery through violet, basil and sage, before settling into vetiver, leather, patchouli and musk. It is best approached as a characterful green fragrance rather than a simple fresh s…

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Uomo by Avon is a distinctly woody and aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2000. It centers on a sharp, herbal opening of artemisia, juniper, and basil that transitions into a sage and lavender heart. The dry-down features cypress, musk, and peru balsam. It is a classic choice for everyday wear during cooler sprin…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Germaine or Uomo?

Germaine takes 3 of 5 categories. Germaine is rated 3.60/5 from 40 votes; Uomo is rated 4.13/5 from 55 votes. Choose Germaine for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Uomo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Germaine or Uomo?

Germaine lasts longest (Germaine 75/100, Uomo 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Germaine or Uomo?

Germaine projects furthest (Germaine 65/100, Uomo 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Germaine and Uomo smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Lavender, Basil and Sage.

Is Germaine or Uomo better for summer or winter?

Germaine suits daytime wear; Uomo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Germaine and Uomo?

Germaine has top notes of Juniper, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Violet, Basil and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Leather, Patchouli and Musk. Uomo has top notes of Artemisia, boxwood, Juniper and White Cedar Extract, heart notes of Sage and Lavender, a base of Cypress, Musk and Peru Balsam.