Fragrance comparison

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne vs Le Fils du Pharmacien

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne

DS&Durga · 2013

4.4823 votes

Rank #20,613 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Le Fils du Pharmacien

Atelier Mignon

4.002 votes

Rank #60,075 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Fils du Pharmacien takes 3 of 4 categories.

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Le Fils du Pharmacien
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne1/4

Le Fils du Pharmacien3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Fils du Pharmacien
Sillage & projection: Le Fils du Pharmacien
Value for money: Le Fils du Pharmacien
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J. Crew Homesteader’s CologneDS&Durga

Le Fils du PharmacienAtelier Mignon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

26%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLe Fils du Pharmacien

SillageLe Fils du Pharmacien

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value63

Category winnerLe Fils du PharmacienBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

camphor65%

herbal48%

soft spicy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

green53%

citrus42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesEucalyptusCypressSageSeaweed

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

PeppermintLavenderGeraniumRosemaryCloveEucalyptusThymeBitter OrangeSweet OrangeFrankincenseAtlas CedarTexas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesEucalyptus. Durations are only published for J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,613

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2013

Reviews5

Overall rank#60,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJ. Crew Homesteader’s CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne by DS&Durga captures the smell of an open wood fire burning in a coastal pine forest on a crisp October afternoon. Formulated by perfumer David Seth Moltz, the composition opens with a sharp flash of eucalyptus and dry sage brush. It instantly wakes up your senses before settling into res…

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Le Fils du Pharmacien by Atelier Mignon opens with a brisk flash of peppermint, eucalyptus, and bitter orange that feels instantly clearing. As the top notes settle, rosemary, thyme, and lavender build an authentic herbal heart grounded in traditional apothecary traditions. The dry down introduces Atlas cedar, Texas c…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Le Fils du Pharmacien?

Le Fils du Pharmacien takes 3 of 4 categories. J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne is rated 4.48/5 from 23 votes; Le Fils du Pharmacien is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Le Fils du Pharmacien for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Le Fils du Pharmacien?

Le Fils du Pharmacien lasts longest (Le Fils du Pharmacien 80/100, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Le Fils du Pharmacien?

Le Fils du Pharmacien projects furthest (Le Fils du Pharmacien 75/100, J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne and Le Fils du Pharmacien smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Eucalyptus.

Is J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne or Le Fils du Pharmacien better for summer or winter?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne suits daytime wear; Le Fils du Pharmacien suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne and Le Fils du Pharmacien?

J. Crew Homesteader’s Cologne features Woody Notes, Eucalyptus, Cypress, Sage and Seaweed. Le Fils du Pharmacien features Peppermint, Lavender, Geranium, Rosemary and Clove.