Fragrance comparison

Homme Cool vs La Sorgente di Ninfee

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Homme Cool

Castelbajac

3.2512 votes

Rank #62,573 CitrusAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

La Sorgente di Ninfee

DFG1924

4.008 votes

Rank #57,062 GreenTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Sorgente di Ninfee takes 2 of 4 categories.

Homme Cool
Choose it for a citrus and anis character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Sorgente di Ninfee
Choose it for a green and tropical character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Homme Cool1/4

La Sorgente di Ninfee2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Sorgente di Ninfee
Sillage & projection: Homme Cool
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: La Sorgente di Ninfee

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homme CoolCastelbajac

La Sorgente di NinfeeDFG1924

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 16%Want 61%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

25%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Sorgente di Ninfee

SillageHomme Cool

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

anis91%

soft spicy83%

green74%

smoky65%

woody56%

green100%

tropical83%

citrus65%

fruity48%

woody30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both green, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart2-4 hrs

MintBirchTeaGinger

Base5-7 hrs

IncenseCedar

Top15-30 mins

Herbal NotesGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

TeaMangoWhite Flowers

Base5-7 hrs

IncenseMossWoody Notes

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 18%Party 11%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,062

PerfumerRoberto Dario

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa Sorgente di NinfeeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Castelbajac Homme Cool opens with a zesty burst of tart grapefruit and sweet mandarin orange, immediately sharpened by a distinctive kick of star anise. As the bright citrus settles, the fragrance shifts into an aromatic heart of crushed mint leaves, steeped tea, and warm ginger, underpinned by the dry, smoky edge of …

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La Sorgente di Ninfee by DFG1924 delivers a sharp, botanical splash of crushed garden greens and bitter grapefruit peel. The opening bites hard with stemmy realism. Within ten minutes, cool green tea and underripe mango emerge to soften the sharp citrus edges without turning into a sugary fruit cocktail. Subtle white …

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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 Cool or La Sorgente di Ninfee?

La Sorgente di Ninfee takes 2 of 4 categories. Homme Cool is rated 3.25/5 from 12 votes; La Sorgente di Ninfee is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Homme Cool for a citrus and anis character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Sorgente di Ninfee for a green and tropical character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Homme Cool or La Sorgente di Ninfee?

La Sorgente di Ninfee lasts longest (La Sorgente di Ninfee 60/100, Homme Cool 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homme Cool or La Sorgente di Ninfee?

Homme Cool projects furthest (Homme Cool 63/100, La Sorgente di Ninfee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homme Cool and La Sorgente di Ninfee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Tea and Incense.

Is Homme Cool or La Sorgente di Ninfee better for summer or winter?

Homme Cool suits daytime wear; La Sorgente di Ninfee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homme Cool and La Sorgente di Ninfee?

Homme Cool has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Star Anise, heart notes of Mint, Birch, Tea and Ginger, a base of Incense and Cedar. La Sorgente di Ninfee has top notes of Herbal Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tea, Mango and White Flowers, a base of Incense, Moss and Woody Notes.