Fragrance comparison

Herve Leger Homme vs Ramsés II

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 158 ratings analysed

4 wins

Herve Leger Homme

Avon

4.08145 votes

Rank #27,175 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #40,858 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Herve Leger Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Herve Leger Homme
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Herve Leger Homme4/5

Ramsés II1/5

Ratings & consensus: Ramsés II
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Herve Leger Homme
Sillage & projection: Herve Leger Homme
Value for money: Herve Leger Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Herve Leger Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Herve Leger HommeAvon

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerRamsés IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

145 votes

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityHerve Leger Homme

SillageHerve Leger Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value52

Category winnerHerve Leger HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

fresh44%

green30%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerYuzu

Heart

Woodsy Notes

Base

Amber

Top

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesWoodsy Notes and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer9

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night84

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,175

PerfumerStephen Nilsen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHerve Leger HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Herve Leger Homme by Avon opens with a sharp bite of Indian ginger paired against sour Japanese yuzu citrus. As the crisp top notes soften on skin, dry woodsy notes take over the center, grounded by a warm amber base. Created by perfumer Stephen Nilsen in 2010, it balances fresh spice with subtle resinous warmth. It f…

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Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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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, Herve Leger Homme or Ramsés II?

Herve Leger Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Herve Leger Homme is rated 4.08/5 from 145 votes; Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Herve Leger Homme for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Herve Leger Homme or Ramsés II?

Herve Leger Homme lasts longest (Herve Leger Homme 71/100, Ramsés II 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Herve Leger Homme or Ramsés II?

Herve Leger Homme projects furthest (Herve Leger Homme 58/100, Ramsés II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Herve Leger Homme and Ramsés II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Woodsy Notes and Amber.

Is Herve Leger Homme or Ramsés II better for summer or winter?

Herve Leger Homme suits daytime wear; Ramsés II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Herve Leger Homme and Ramsés II?

Herve Leger Homme has top notes of Ginger and Yuzu, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Amber. Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco.