Handsome vs Nuage Vert
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
HandsomeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nuage VertChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Handsome2/4
Nuage Vert2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nuage Vert
- Sillage & projection
- Nuage Vert
- Value for money
- Handsome
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Handsome
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HandsomeParis ElyseesNuage VertAndrèSimonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 105 votes
Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%
4.67/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 24%Had 7%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
105 votes
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNuage Vert
SillageNuage Vert
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHandsomeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic86%
earthy72%
tobacco58%
mossy44%
leather30%
aromatic100%
woody88%
green77%
herbal65%
fresh spicy53%
camphor42%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
PineEucalyptusLavenderCoriander
Heart2 to 3 hours
CedarVetiverArtemisiaPepper
Base5 to 8 hours
TobaccoOakmossLeatherPatchouli
Top
EucalyptusArtemisiaGinger
Heart
ChamomileGalbanumMateHyacinthGeranium
Base
PineLabdanumOakmossVetiverFenugreek
InformationalShared notesPine, Eucalyptus, Vetiver and Artemisia. Durations are only published for Handsome, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer20
Fall94
Winter100
Day49
Night100
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,723
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#42,783
PerfumerAndrea Rusce
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHandsomeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHandsome 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…
Reviews →Nuage Vert opens with a sharp burst of cold eucalyptus, crushed artemisia, and fresh ginger. The top notes feel piercing and botanical, like brisk forest air right after morning rainfall. As the opening settles, a dense heart of bitter galbanum, earthy mate, and chamomile emerges, softened slightly by hyacinth and ger…
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, Handsome or Nuage Vert?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Handsome is rated 3.93/5 from 105 votes; Nuage Vert is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Handsome for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nuage Vert for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Handsome or Nuage Vert?
They last about the same: Nuage Vert 75/100, Handsome 74/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Handsome or Nuage Vert?
Projection is very close: Nuage Vert 69/100, Handsome 67/100 for sillage.
Do Handsome and Nuage Vert smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pine, Eucalyptus, Vetiver and Artemisia.
Is Handsome or Nuage Vert better for summer or winter?
Handsome suits evening wear; Nuage Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Handsome and Nuage Vert?
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. Nuage Vert has top notes of Eucalyptus, Artemisia and Ginger, heart notes of Chamomile, Galbanum, Mate and Hyacinth, a base of Pine, Labdanum, Oakmoss and Vetiver.
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