Fragrance comparison

HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock vs Navigator

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock

British Sterling Cologne

3.7439 votes

Rank #17,277 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Navigator

Houbigant

3.8526 votes

Rank #37,248 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Navigator takes 5 of 7 categories.

HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Navigator
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock2/7

Navigator5/7

Ratings & consensus: Navigator
Community sentiment: Navigator
Longevity: Navigator
Sillage & projection: Navigator
Value for money: HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock
Versatility: Navigator
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private StockBritish Sterling Cologne

NavigatorHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 63%Had 13%Want 23%

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

Category winnerNavigatorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

19%Love

62%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNavigatorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNavigator

SillageNavigator

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value72

Category winnerHIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private StockBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

amber60%

white floral50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperTangerinePink PepperLime

Heart

CypressWhite TobaccoNutmegVetiver

Base

CedarAmberMuskIncense

Top20-30 mins

JuniperLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderPatchouliNutmeg

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Nutmeg, Vetiver and Amber. Durations are only published for Navigator, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall50

Winter36

Day100

Night48

Spring91

Summer100

Fall73

Winter27

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNavigatorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 36%Date 16%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#37,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private StockHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

HIM Private Stock by British Sterling Cologne opens with a bright burst of tangerine and crisp lime alongside resinous juniper. The top notes quickly settle into an aromatic cedar and cypress heart accented by white tobacco and warm nutmeg. As the scent dries down, clean vetiver, soft amber, and musk stick close to sk…

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Houbigant Navigator delivers a bracing blast of tart lemon and crushed juniper berries right out of the nozzle. The initial spray carries a brief alcohol rush, but it quickly settles into a crisp, piney freshness reminiscent of chilled gin. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus softens into clean French lavender, e…

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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, HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock or Navigator?

Navigator takes 5 of 7 categories. HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock is rated 3.74/5 from 39 votes; Navigator is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Navigator for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock or Navigator?

Navigator lasts longest (Navigator 66/100, HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock or Navigator?

Navigator projects furthest (Navigator 57/100, HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock and Navigator smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Nutmeg, Vetiver and Amber.

Is HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock or Navigator better for summer or winter?

For summer, Navigator is the stronger pick. For winter, HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock is the stronger pick. HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock suits daytime wear; Navigator suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock and Navigator?

HIM (His Imperial Majesty) Private Stock has top notes of Juniper, Tangerine, Pink Pepper and Lime, heart notes of Cypress, White Tobacco, Nutmeg and Vetiver, a base of Cedar, Amber, Musk and Incense. Navigator has top notes of Juniper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.