Fragrance comparison

Handsome vs Aspen

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 183 ratings analysed

Handsome

Paris Elysees

3.93105 votes

Rank #14,723 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Aspen

Thera Cosméticos

4.1378 votes

Rank #10,019 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aspen takes 4 of 7 categories.

Handsome
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aspen
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Handsome3/7

Aspen4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HandsomeParis Elysees

AspenThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%

4.13/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

Category winnerAspenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

105 votes

46%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerAspenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityHandsome

SillageHandsome

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value75

Category winnerHandsomeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

earthy72%

tobacco58%

mossy44%

leather30%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

mossy60%

herbal50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineEucalyptusLavenderCoriander

Heart2 to 3 hours

CedarVetiverArtemisiaPepper

Base5 to 8 hours

TobaccoOakmossLeatherPatchouli

Top

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotRosemaryArtemisiaCorianderNeroliCinnamon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesTarragonLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayRoseCloveJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskCedarLeatherVetiverCoconutAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPine, Lavender, Coriander and Cedar. Durations are only published for Handsome, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer20

Fall94

Winter100

Day49

Night100

Spring100

Summer55

Fall95

Winter70

Day97

Night100

Category winnerAspenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men99

Unisex0

Women1

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#10,019

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerAspenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Handsome by Paris Elysees is an unapologetic chypre fragrance for men built around brisk forest greenery, rough woods, and dry tobacco. The opening delivers a potent burst of sharp pine needles, camphoraceous eucalyptus, clean lavender, and spicy coriander seeds. As the aromatic blast settles, a sturdy heart of dry ce…

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Thera Cosméticos Aspen opens with a sharp burst of rosemary, bergamot, and bitter artemisia before settling into a pine-heavy green soap feel. Perfumer Mário Torri Neto built this 2020 release around aromatic herbs, oakmoss, and dry cedarwood. It offers a dense barbershop vibe for cold mornings, outdoor wear, or sharp…

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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, Handsome or Aspen?

Aspen takes 4 of 7 categories. Handsome is rated 3.93/5 from 105 votes; Aspen is rated 4.13/5 from 78 votes. Choose Handsome for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Aspen for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Handsome or Aspen?

They last about the same: Handsome 74/100, Aspen 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Handsome or Aspen?

Handsome projects furthest (Handsome 67/100, Aspen 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Handsome and Aspen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and mossy accords. Common notes include Pine, Lavender, Coriander and Cedar.

Is Handsome or Aspen better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aspen is the stronger pick. For winter, Handsome is the stronger pick. Handsome suits evening wear; Aspen suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Handsome and Aspen?

Handsome has top notes of Pine, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Coriander, heart notes of Cedar, Vetiver, Artemisia and Pepper, a base of Tobacco, Oakmoss, Leather and Patchouli. Aspen has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Tarragon and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Cedar and Leather.