Fragrance comparison

Jules vs Aubusson Homme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 602 ratings analysed

5 wins

Jules

Dior · 1980

4.34496 votes

Rank #1,759 AromaticFresh Spicy

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55%scent match

Closely related

Aubusson Homme

Aubusson

3.99106 votes

Rank #25,588 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jules takes 5 of 7 categories.

Jules
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Aubusson Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Jules5/7

Aubusson Homme2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JulesDior

Aubusson HommeAubusson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 496 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

Category winnerJulesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

496 votes

55%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerJulesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityJules

SillageJules

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value80

Category winnerAubusson HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

mossy77%

floral69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderArtemisiaCarawayBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseBasilCedarCyclamenSandalwoodJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherFirMuskAmberTonka Bean

Top

Mandarin OrangeJuniper BerriesArtemisiaGreen NotesAldehydesBasilLemon

Heart

FirCinnamonCyclamenGeraniumJasmineCarnation

Base

PatchouliOakmossLabdanumLeatherAmberSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Carnation, Basil and Cyclamen. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer33

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night99

Spring100

Summer31

Fall98

Winter79

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAubusson HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex8

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,759

PerfumerJean Martel

Launched1980

Reviews58

Overall rank#25,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJulesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jules by Dior is a dry, aromatic green fragrance that cuts through modern sweetness with crisp herbs and rugged leather. It opens with an invigorating burst of bitter artemisia, French lavender, and spicy caraway seed, delivering an immediate fresh barbershop character. As it settles, earthy carnation, cedar wood, and…

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Aubusson Homme is a classic 1992 leather fragrance defined by its sharp opening of juniper berries and basil. It evolves into a complex heart of fir and carnation before settling into a masculine, resinous base of patchouli, oakmoss, and leather. Ideal for cooler weather, this scent offers a mature profile for those w…

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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, Jules or Aubusson Homme?

Jules takes 5 of 7 categories. Jules is rated 4.34/5 from 496 votes; Aubusson Homme is rated 3.99/5 from 106 votes. Choose Jules for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Aubusson Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Jules or Aubusson Homme?

Jules lasts longest (Jules 72/100, Aubusson Homme 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jules or Aubusson Homme?

Jules projects furthest (Jules 65/100, Aubusson Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jules and Aubusson Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Carnation, Basil and Cyclamen.

Is Jules or Aubusson Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jules is the stronger pick. For winter, Jules is the stronger pick. Jules suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jules and Aubusson Homme?

Jules has top notes of Lavender, Artemisia, Caraway and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Basil and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Fir and Musk. Aubusson Homme has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Juniper Berries, Artemisia and Green Notes, heart notes of Fir, Cinnamon, Cyclamen and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Leather.