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Knightsbridge vs Madras Pour Homme

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

Updated 203 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knightsbridge takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Knightsbridge

    Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Madras Pour Homme

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Knightsbridge3/5
Madras Pour Homme2/5
Ratings & consensus
Madras Pour Homme
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Knightsbridge
Sillage & projection
Knightsbridge
Value for money
Madras Pour Homme
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Knightsbridge

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
KnightsbridgeRobert Piguet
Madras Pour HommeMyrurgia
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.24/ 5 · 184 votes
Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%
4.47/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 20%Had 42%Want 38%
Category winnerMadras Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
66%Love
26%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

139 votes

53%Love
42%Like
5%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate87
Category winners

LongevityKnightsbridge

SillageKnightsbridge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value65
Category winnerMadras Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
powdery92%
iris84%
woody77%
leather69%
vanilla61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
earthy77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
RoseNutmeg
Heart
OrrisSandalwood
Base
Tonka BeanLeather
Top
BergamotLemonCarawayCoriander
Heart
GeraniumNutmegClary SageOrrisCinnamonHoney
Base
OakmossPatchouliVetiverMuskTonka BeanSandalwoodCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Orris, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer20
Fall100
Winter89
Day82
Night100
Spring55
Summer36
Fall100
Winter91
Day70
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men17
Unisex63
Women21
Men94
Unisex6
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,208

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#29,499

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerKnightsbridgeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Knightsbridge by Robert Piguet acts as a refined leather fragrance for both men and women. It opens with creamy nutmeg and rose before transitioning into a heart of orris and sandalwood. The dry-down settles into a rich base of tonka bean and leather, making it a versatile choice for formal evening wear in cooler weat…

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Madras Pour Homme reads as a classic aromatic leather with a dry, spicy backbone. Citrus and herbs brighten the opening, then nutmeg, sage, orris and a touch of honey add warmth before it settles into moss, woods, vetiver and amber. It looks best for someone who enjoys older-school masculine structure, especially in …

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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, Knightsbridge or Madras Pour Homme?

Knightsbridge takes 3 of 5 categories. Knightsbridge is rated 4.24/5 from 184 votes; Madras Pour Homme is rated 4.47/5 from 19 votes. Choose Knightsbridge for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Madras Pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Knightsbridge or Madras Pour Homme?

Knightsbridge lasts longest (Knightsbridge 78/100, Madras Pour Homme 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Knightsbridge or Madras Pour Homme?

Knightsbridge projects furthest (Knightsbridge 70/100, Madras Pour Homme 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Knightsbridge and Madras Pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Orris, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

Is Knightsbridge or Madras Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Knightsbridge suits evening wear; Madras Pour Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Knightsbridge and Madras Pour Homme?

Knightsbridge has top notes of Rose and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orris and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean and Leather. Madras Pour Homme has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Caraway and Coriander, heart notes of Geranium, Nutmeg, Clary Sage and Orris, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.

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