Fragrance comparison

L’Homme vs Rajasthan

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 1,070 ratings analysed

3 wins

L’Homme

New Brand Parfums

3.791,048 votes

Rank #1,083 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Rajasthan

Mendes Perfumes

2.9522 votes

Rank #52,472 Warm SpicyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Homme takes 3 of 5 categories.

L’Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rajasthan
Choose it for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

L’Homme3/5

Rajasthan2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’HommeNew Brand Parfums

RajasthanMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 1,048 votes

Have 55%Had 13%Want 32%

2.95/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 20%Want 53%

Category winnerL’HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

36%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

36%Love

5%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

41%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate49

Category winners

LongevityRajasthan

SillageRajasthan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value52

Category winnerL’HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

lavender30%

warm spicy100%

tobacco90%

vanilla80%

sweet70%

amber60%

woody50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamom

Heart

CedarLavender

Base

VetiverAmber

Top

CardamomCinnamonBergamotLavender

Heart

Black PepperGeraniumYlang Ylang

Base

TobaccoVanillaCedarAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Cedar and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter40

Day20

Night100

Spring9

Summer9

Fall18

Winter100

Day30

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex8

Women8

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews232

Overall rank#52,472

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerL’HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’Homme by New Brand Parfums is a straightforward woody aromatic built around bright bergamot, cardamom spice, lavender, cedar and a soft amber-vetiver base. It usually reads clean, masculine and easy to wear, with a fresh opening and a lighter overall presence. This looks best suited to shoppers who want an inexpensi…

Reviews →

Rajasthan by Mendes Perfumes opens with sharp cardamom and sweet cinnamon before settling into heavy tobacco and vanilla. Created by perfumer Christian Provenzano, this 2023 release packs a dense warm spicy wallop suited for freezing winter nights. It clings tightly to leather jackets and heavy coats.

Reviews →

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’Homme or Rajasthan?

L’Homme takes 3 of 5 categories. L’Homme is rated 3.79/5 from 1,048 votes; Rajasthan is rated 2.95/5 from 22 votes. Choose L’Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rajasthan for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Homme or Rajasthan?

Rajasthan lasts longest (Rajasthan 91/100, L’Homme 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Homme or Rajasthan?

Rajasthan projects furthest (Rajasthan 71/100, L’Homme 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Homme and Rajasthan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedar and Lavender.

Is L’Homme or Rajasthan better for summer or winter?

L’Homme suits evening wear; Rajasthan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Homme and Rajasthan?

L’Homme has top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Cedar and Lavender, a base of Vetiver and Amber. Rajasthan has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Black Pepper, Geranium and Ylang Ylang, a base of Tobacco, Vanilla, Cedar and Amber.