Fragrance comparison

Kipling vs Aubusson Homme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 156 ratings analysed

6 wins

Kipling

Weil

4.3650 votes

Rank #12,642 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Aubusson Homme

Aubusson

3.99106 votes

Rank #25,588 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kipling takes 6 of 7 categories.

Kipling
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Aubusson Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Kipling6/7

Aubusson Homme1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KiplingWeil

Aubusson HommeAubusson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%

3.99/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

Category winnerKiplingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

55%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerKiplingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityKipling

SillageKipling

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value80

Category winnerAubusson HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaLavenderJuniperBergamotLemon

Heart

PineBasilGeraniumCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherMuskPatchouliCedar

Top

Mandarin OrangeJuniper BerriesArtemisiaGreen NotesAldehydesBasilLemon

Heart

FirCinnamonCyclamenGeraniumJasmineCarnation

Base

PatchouliOakmossLabdanumLeatherAmberSandalwoodMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer67

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer31

Fall98

Winter79

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKiplingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,642

PerfumerJean-Pierre Mary

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#25,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerKiplingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Weil Kipling opens with a cold, sharp splash of bitter artemisia and pine needles, capturing the dry air of an autumn forest. As the initial clean burst of lavender and lemon cools down on your skin, a rustic heart of carnation and basil takes over, adding a dusty, herbal warmth. It feels classic and grounded, far rem…

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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, Kipling or Aubusson Homme?

Kipling takes 6 of 7 categories. Kipling is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes; Aubusson Homme is rated 3.99/5 from 106 votes. Choose Kipling for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Aubusson Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Kipling or Aubusson Homme?

Kipling lasts longest (Kipling 73/100, Aubusson Homme 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kipling or Aubusson Homme?

Kipling projects furthest (Kipling 63/100, Aubusson Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kipling and Aubusson Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Lemon, Basil and Geranium.

Is Kipling or Aubusson Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kipling and Aubusson Homme?

Kipling has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Basil, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Musk and Patchouli. 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.