Fragrance comparison

Homme vs Swing

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Homme

Arno Sorel

4.1712 votes

Rank #30,192 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Swing

Julian Rouas

3.405 votes

Rank #59,601 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Homme
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Swing
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Homme1/2

Swing1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HommeArno Sorel

SwingJulian Rouas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 33%Had 23%Want 43%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSwing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

leather84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

violet61%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

marine80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

earthy50%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red AppleMandarin Orange

Heart

LeatherViolet

Base

SandalwoodVanilleBenzoin

Top

VioletGinger

Heart

Vanille

Base

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InformationalShared notesViolet and Vanille. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,192

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#59,601

PerfumerJoseph Rubino

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Homme by Arno Sorel opens with a fruity apple and mandarin touch, then settles into soft leather, violet, vanilla and sandalwood. It reads woody, lightly powdery and slightly balsamic, with an easy, dressed-up character for men who want something smooth rather than loud. Based on the small review picture, the scent it…

Reviews →

Swing by Julian Rouas is a classic fragrance centered on a powdery violet and warm vanilla combination. With a sharp ginger opening, this perfume offers a nostalgic French Riviera aesthetic that feels grounding on the skin. It is best suited for those who appreciate a bold, spice-forward powdery scent profile during t…

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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, Homme or Swing?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Homme is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes; Swing is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Homme for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Swing for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Homme or Swing?

Swing projects furthest (Swing 75/100, Homme 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homme and Swing smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Violet and Vanille.

Is Homme or Swing better for summer or winter?

Homme suits day or night wear; Swing suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homme and Swing?

Homme has top notes of Red Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Leather and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Vanille and Benzoin. Swing has top notes of Violet and Ginger, heart notes of Vanille.