Fragrance comparison

L'Haleine des Dieux vs Monsieur

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 207 ratings analysed

L'Haleine des Dieux

Serge Lutens

4.00163 votes

Rank #8,818 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Monsieur

Lancetti

4.5244 votes

Rank #7,760 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur takes 5 of 7 categories.

L'Haleine des Dieux
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Monsieur
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Haleine des Dieux2/7

Monsieur5/7

Ratings & consensus: Monsieur
Community sentiment: Monsieur
Longevity: L'Haleine des Dieux
Sillage & projection: L'Haleine des Dieux
Value for money: Monsieur
Versatility: Monsieur
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Monsieur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Haleine des DieuxSerge Lutens

MonsieurLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 163 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

4.52/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%

Category winnerMonsieurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

135 votes

57%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerMonsieurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityL'Haleine des Dieux

SillageL'Haleine des Dieux

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMonsieurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

woody77%

leather69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberSageLeatherLabdanumVanillaBalsam FirMuskCashmeran

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderLemonPetitgrain ParaguayThymeMintBergamot

Heart

Palisander RosewoodSageNutmeg

Base

OakmossBalsam FirLabdanumSandalwoodCedarPatchouliIncenseTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSage, Labdanum and Balsam Fir. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night85

Category winnerMonsieurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex69

Women25

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#7,760

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerMonsieurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Haleine des Dieux is a complex unisex fragrance from Serge Lutens that balances spicy, aromatic sage with a smooth, resinous amber base. It projects a sophisticated, powdery texture on the skin that feels intimate and cozy. Perfect for cooler weather, this scent offers an edgy, modern take on traditional amber compo…

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Lancetti Monsieur greets you with a sharp spray of bitter lemon, dry mint, and herbal thyme. This is a classic citrus aromatic that swaps out modern sugary sweetness for a crisp, green, and slightly raw opening. As it warms on the skin, the initial brightness yields to an earthy blend of clary sage and nutmeg, before …

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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, L'Haleine des Dieux or Monsieur?

Monsieur takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Haleine des Dieux is rated 4.00/5 from 163 votes; Monsieur is rated 4.52/5 from 44 votes. Choose L'Haleine des Dieux for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Monsieur for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Haleine des Dieux or Monsieur?

They last about the same: L'Haleine des Dieux 70/100, Monsieur 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'Haleine des Dieux or Monsieur?

Projection is very close: L'Haleine des Dieux 62/100, Monsieur 60/100 for sillage.

Do L'Haleine des Dieux and Monsieur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Labdanum and Balsam Fir.

Is L'Haleine des Dieux or Monsieur better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monsieur is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Haleine des Dieux is the stronger pick. Monsieur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Haleine des Dieux and Monsieur?

L'Haleine des Dieux features Amber, Sage, Leather, Labdanum and Vanilla. Monsieur has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Petitgrain Paraguay and Thyme, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Balsam Fir, Labdanum and Sandalwood.