Fragrance comparison

Homme vs Un Jardin Apres la Mousson

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 4,169 ratings analysed

Homme

Avon

3.2548 votes

Rank #42,644 WoodyAromatic

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25%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson

Hermès · 2008

3.984,121 votes

Rank #2,411 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson takes 5 of 7 categories.

Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Un Jardin Apres la Mousson
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Homme2/7

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson5/7

Ratings & consensus: Un Jardin Apres la Mousson
Community sentiment: Un Jardin Apres la Mousson
Longevity: Un Jardin Apres la Mousson
Sillage & projection: Un Jardin Apres la Mousson
Value for money: Homme
Versatility: Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Un Jardin Apres la Mousson

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HommeAvon

Un Jardin Apres la MoussonHermès

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 46%Had 33%Want 21%

3.98/ 5 · 4,121 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerUn Jardin Apres la MoussonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

40%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

35%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

4,121 votes

Category winnerUn Jardin Apres la MoussonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityUn Jardin Apres la Mousson

SillageUn Jardin Apres la Mousson

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerHommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

iris83%

powdery74%

earthy65%

violet56%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

aquatic53%

citrus42%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderCitrusesCardamom

Heart

Iris

Base

CedarVetiver

Notes

GingerGinger flowerCardamomPepperCorianderWater NotesCitrusesVetiverFloral NotesWhite Ginger Lily

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Citruses, Cardamom and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer44

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men8

Unisex69

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,411

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2008

Reviews201

Category winnerUn Jardin Apres la MoussonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Homme opens with a bright splash of citruses backed by green coriander and warm cardamom. The spice subsides within fifteen minutes, allowing a dry iris middle note to surface with a soft, powdery texture. As the scent settles into the skin, clean cedar and earthy vetiver anchor the base. This woody spicy fragra…

Reviews →

Hermès Un Jardin Apres la Mousson is a refreshing, watery spice fragrance that captures the smell of rain falling on sun-warmed earth and lush foliage. The scent opens with a burst of crisp ginger root and crushed green cardamom pods before settling into a gentle pool of cool water notes, coriander, and black pepper. …

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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 Un Jardin Apres la Mousson?

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson takes 5 of 7 categories. Homme is rated 3.25/5 from 48 votes; Un Jardin Apres la Mousson is rated 3.98/5 from 4,121 votes. Choose Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Un Jardin Apres la Mousson for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Homme or Un Jardin Apres la Mousson?

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson lasts longest (Un Jardin Apres la Mousson 59/100, Homme 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homme or Un Jardin Apres la Mousson?

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson projects furthest (Un Jardin Apres la Mousson 54/100, Homme 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homme and Un Jardin Apres la Mousson smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Citruses, Cardamom and Vetiver.

Is Homme or Un Jardin Apres la Mousson better for summer or winter?

For summer, Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Homme is the stronger pick. Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homme and Un Jardin Apres la Mousson?

Homme has top notes of Coriander, Citruses and Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, a base of Cedar and Vetiver. Un Jardin Apres la Mousson features Ginger, Ginger flower, Cardamom, Pepper and Coriander.