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Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) vs Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence

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

Updated 2,141 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence

    Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)3/4
Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence1/4
Ratings & consensus
Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)
Sillage & projection
Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)Guerlain
Keep On Dancing – Pure EssenceBruno Acampora
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.34/ 5 · 2,128 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%
3.92/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%
Category winnerGuerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
55%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate

2,128 votes

54%Love
15%Like
0%Ok
31%Dislike
0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityGuerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)

SillageKeep On Dancing – Pure Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value60
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
green84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
tobacco77%
leather69%
woody61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
PeppermintLimeRum
Heart1 to 2 hours
Floral Notes
Base4 to 6 hours
VetiverCedarPatchouli
Notes
Dark ChocolateChamomileTobaccoLeatherRumCoffeeTonka BeanMateVetiverWoody NotesMuskLime

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLime, Rum and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring99
Summer100
Fall60
Winter16
Day100
Night46
Spring50
Summer25
Fall75
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men91
Unisex6
Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,404

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#55,338

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGuerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum centers on a crisp cocktail structure that feels both lively and composed. It opens with an energizing splash of lime, peppermint, and dark rum, echoing the cool bite of a fresh mojito. As the zesty sharpness settles, light floral notes soften the middle, allowing the perfume to transition…

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Bruno Acampora's Keep On Dancing, Pure Essence shifts the traditional boundaries of gourmand perfume. It opens with sharp lime and lemon that slice through a heavy, dark chocolate core. Grounded in damp vetiver, leather, and earthy patchouli, it stays dark, dirty, and ready for late nights.

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, Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) or Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence?

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) takes 3 of 4 categories. Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) is rated 4.34/5 from 2,128 votes; Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) or Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence?

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) lasts longest (Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) 65/100, Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) or Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence?

Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence projects furthest (Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence 70/100, Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) and Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Rum and Vetiver.

Is Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) or Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence better for summer or winter?

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) suits daytime wear; Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) and Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence?

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) has top notes of Peppermint, Lime and Rum, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli. Keep On Dancing – Pure Essence features Dark Chocolate, Chamomile, Tobacco, Leather and Rum.

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