Fragrance comparison

Homine Optimum vs Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

2 wins

Homine Optimum

In The Box

3.9342 votes

Rank #15,970 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Homme

Lia Ruy

3.754 votes

Rank #57,500 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homine Optimum takes 2 of 3 categories.

Homine Optimum
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Homine Optimum2/3

Homme1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homine OptimumIn The Box

HommeLia Ruy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 31%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

42 votes

50%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityHomme

SillageHomine Optimum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

iris77%

aromatic69%

lavender61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

soft spicy83%

powdery74%

earthy65%

vanilla56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White Cardamom

Heart

IrisLavender

Base

VanillaOriental notesWoodsy Notes

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisWoodsy NotesLavender

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesIris, Lavender, Vanilla and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring28

Summer10

Fall100

Winter100

Day30

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex3

Women5

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 34%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#57,500

PerfumerJulia Kupriyanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHomine OptimumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Homine Optimum opens with a strong hit of cardamom, then settles into a smoother mix of iris, lavender and vanilla. It reads as warm, powdery and sweet, with a clear evening style. If you enjoy the Le Male Le Parfum direction but want something more affordable, this may be worth sampling first. The opening can feel sh…

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Lia Ruy Homme opens with an invigorating burst of spicy pink pepper and dark, tart black currant that feels both crisp and appetizing. As the tart fruit settles, a clean heart of powdery iris and herbal lavender unfolds over dry cedar wood and earthy vetiver. A faint touch of sweet vanilla smooths out the base, keepin…

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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, Homine Optimum or Homme?

Homine Optimum takes 2 of 3 categories. Homine Optimum is rated 3.93/5 from 42 votes; Homme is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Homine Optimum for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Homine Optimum or Homme?

Homme lasts longest (Homme 80/100, Homine Optimum 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homine Optimum or Homme?

Homine Optimum projects furthest (Homine Optimum 68/100, Homme 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homine Optimum and Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Iris, Lavender, Vanilla and Woodsy Notes.

Is Homine Optimum or Homme better for summer or winter?

Homine Optimum suits evening wear; Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homine Optimum and Homme?

Homine Optimum has top notes of White Cardamom, heart notes of Iris and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Oriental notes and Woodsy Notes. Homme has top notes of Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Iris, Woodsy Notes and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Vanilla and Vetiver.