Fragrance comparison

Graf L'Homme vs Purple Orchid

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Graf L'Homme

Vinci

1.001 votes

Rank #71,927 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

78%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Purple Orchid

Shirley May

4.176 votes

Rank #55,109 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Purple Orchid takes 3 of 3 categories.

Graf L'Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Purple Orchid
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Graf L'Homme0/3

Purple Orchid3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Graf L'HommeVinci

Purple OrchidShirley May

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

17%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPurple Orchid

SillagePurple Orchid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

white floral60%

fresh50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

floral84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match78%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RosemaryCorianderNeroliLemonSandalwoodCyclamenJasmineMuskCedarPineapple

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RosemaryPineappleNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart

CyclamenCorianderJasmineOakmoss

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanMuskCedarBrazilian RosewoodCardamon

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Coriander, Neroli and Lemon. 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

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,927

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPurple OrchidHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Graf L'Homme by Vinci is a fresh choice for men seeking a clean, breezy daily scent. It blends bright lemon and neroli with a soft floral heart, settling into a subtle base of cedar and musk. This composition suits warm spring and summer afternoons when you want an uncomplicated, clean vibe without heavy sweetness.

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Purple Orchid by Shirley May hits the skin with a surprisingly bright citrus spark before shifting into its true floral identity. A quick splash of lemon and neroli keeps the opening crisp, but cyclamen and jasmine quickly take over the heart. The scent avoids smelling overly sweet by anchoring these petals to an eart…

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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, Graf L'Homme or Purple Orchid?

Purple Orchid takes 3 of 3 categories. Graf L'Homme is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Purple Orchid is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Graf L'Homme for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Purple Orchid for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Graf L'Homme or Purple Orchid?

Purple Orchid lasts longest (Purple Orchid 60/100, Graf L'Homme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Graf L'Homme or Purple Orchid?

Purple Orchid projects furthest (Purple Orchid 75/100, Graf L'Homme 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Graf L'Homme and Purple Orchid smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Coriander, Neroli and Lemon.

Is Graf L'Homme or Purple Orchid better for summer or winter?

Graf L'Homme suits day or night wear; Purple Orchid suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Graf L'Homme and Purple Orchid?

Graf L'Homme features Rosemary, Coriander, Neroli, Lemon and Sandalwood. Purple Orchid has top notes of Rosemary, Pineapple, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Cyclamen, Coriander, Jasmine and Oakmoss, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Musk and Cedar.