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Guerlain Homme vs Arber

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

Updated 2,761 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Guerlain Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Guerlain Homme

    Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Arber

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Guerlain Homme6/7
Arber1/7
Ratings & consensus
Guerlain Homme
Community sentiment
Guerlain Homme
Longevity
Guerlain Homme
Sillage & projection
Guerlain Homme
Value for money
Arber
Versatility
Guerlain Homme
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Guerlain Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Guerlain HommeGuerlain
ArberThe Body Shop
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 2,460 votes
Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%
3.69/ 5 · 301 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerGuerlain HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
45%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

2,460 votes

22%Love
58%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

260 votes

Category winnerGuerlain HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityGuerlain Homme

SillageGuerlain Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value72
Category winnerArberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
green83%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy48%
woody30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
GeraniumLimeOrange
Heart
CorianderWatermelonMint
Base
SandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLime, Mint, Vetiver and Geranium. Durations are only published for Guerlain Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring91
Summer100
Fall34
Winter15
Day100
Night32
Spring94
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerGuerlain HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men84
Unisex13
Women2
Men92
Unisex8
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#965

PerfumerSylvaine Delacourte, Thierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#10,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerGuerlain HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guerlain Homme brings the crisp, refreshing character of a chilled mojito into a classic woody aromatic cologne. Built by perfumers Thierry Wasser and Sylvaine Delacourte, the scent centers on sharp lime, crushed garden mint, and a splash of sweet rum. As the effervescent citrus settles, green geranium adds a crisp fl…

Reviews →

Arber is a clean, woody aromatic that keeps things simple. It opens fresh with citrus and green lift, then settles into a warm, lightly spicy sandalwood and vetiver base that many wearers describe as masculine, approachable, and easy to use. It suits daily wear best, especially if you want something classic, tidy, and…

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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, Guerlain Homme or Arber?

Guerlain Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Guerlain Homme is rated 4.25/5 from 2,460 votes; Arber is rated 3.69/5 from 301 votes. Choose Guerlain Homme for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Arber for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Guerlain Homme or Arber?

Guerlain Homme lasts longest (Guerlain Homme 60/100, Arber 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Guerlain Homme or Arber?

Guerlain Homme projects furthest (Guerlain Homme 54/100, Arber 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Guerlain Homme and Arber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Mint, Vetiver and Geranium.

Is Guerlain Homme or Arber better for summer or winter?

For summer, Guerlain Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Arber is the stronger pick. Guerlain Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Guerlain Homme and Arber?

Guerlain Homme features Mojito, Lime, Mint, Vetiver and Bergamot. Arber has top notes of Geranium, Lime and Orange, heart notes of Coriander, Watermelon and Mint, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Tonka Bean.

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