Fragrance comparison

H21 vs Vermeil Pour Homme

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 266 ratings analysed

H21

Bepolar

3.4535 votes

Rank #14,661 WoodyFruity

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56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Vermeil Pour Homme

Jean Louis Vermeil

4.50231 votes

Rank #1,144 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vermeil Pour Homme takes 3 of 5 categories.

H21
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Vermeil Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

H211/5

Vermeil Pour Homme3/5

Ratings & consensus: Vermeil Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: H21
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Vermeil Pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vermeil Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

H21Bepolar

Vermeil Pour HommeJean Louis Vermeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 32%Had 36%Want 32%

4.50/ 5 · 231 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

61%Love

33%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

231 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityH21

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value87

Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseMuskVetiver

Heart

Carnation

Base

Black CurrantSandalwood

Top

Black CurrantGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CarnationGeraniumViolet LeafJasmineRoseCorianderFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossMuskPatchouliVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesRose, Musk, Vetiver and Carnation. 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

Summer0

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men98

Unisex0

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,661

PerfumerAngelo Orazio Pregoni

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#1,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

H21 by Bepolar is a woody aromatic creation from 2019 that blends bright rose and musk with an earthy vetiver base. It offers a clean, woody profile that feels versatile for daily wear. This scent maintains a crisp character on the skin, leaning toward those who appreciate subtle, refined woodiness in their everyday f…

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Vermeil Pour Homme is a classic aromatic fougere designed for men who appreciate traditional powerhouses. It pairs sharp black currant and green galbanum with heavy oakmoss and patchouli, creating a dark, soap-like clean. Best worn in winter or spring, it projects a clean, barbershop authority that suits mature, confi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, H21 or Vermeil Pour Homme?

Vermeil Pour Homme takes 3 of 5 categories. H21 is rated 3.45/5 from 35 votes; Vermeil Pour Homme is rated 4.50/5 from 231 votes. Choose H21 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Vermeil Pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, H21 or Vermeil Pour Homme?

H21 lasts longest (H21 78/100, Vermeil Pour Homme 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, H21 or Vermeil Pour Homme?

Projection is very close: H21 69/100, Vermeil Pour Homme 69/100 for sillage.

Do H21 and Vermeil Pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Rose, Musk, Vetiver and Carnation.

Is H21 or Vermeil Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

H21 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in H21 and Vermeil Pour Homme?

H21 has top notes of Rose, Musk and Vetiver, heart notes of Carnation, a base of Black Currant and Sandalwood. Vermeil Pour Homme has top notes of Black Currant, Galbanum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver.