L’Homme Idéal vs Timeless
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
76%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L’Homme Idéal takes 3 of 5 categories.
L’Homme IdéalChoose it for a almond and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
TimelessChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.
L’Homme Idéal3/5
Timeless2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L’Homme Idéal
- Sillage & projection
- L’Homme Idéal
- Value for money
- Timeless
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Timeless
- Fragranxe ranking
- L’Homme Idéal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L’Homme IdéalGuerlainTimelessLily of VallyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 6,105 votes
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL’Homme Idéal
SillageL’Homme Idéal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTimelessBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothalmond100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
woody69%
nutty61%
citrus100%
woody88%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy65%
white floral53%
fresh42%
Scent match76%Very similar · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20 to 45 minutes
CitrusesOrange BlossomBitter OrangeRosemary
Heart2 to 4 hours
AlmondTonka Bean
Base4 to 7 hours
LeatherCedarVetiver
Top20-30 mins
RosemaryCitrusesOrange BlossomBitter Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
AlmondTonka Bean
Base6-8 hrs
VetiverCedarLeather
Category winnerTimelessLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,915
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews210
Overall rank#69,470
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerL’Homme IdéalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL’Homme Idéal by Guerlain introduces an unconventional balance of crisp orchard freshness and warm, edible sweetness. Crafted under perfumer Thierry Wasser in 2014, the composition starts with a lively spray of bitter orange, sharp citruses, aromatic rosemary, and clean orange blossom. This zesty opening quickly settl…
Reviews →Timeless by Lily of Vally kicks off with a bright burst of bitter orange, crisp rosemary, and sweet orange blossom that immediately wakes up the senses. As the sharp citrus settle down, a smooth, nutty warmth takes over thanks to cozy almond and creamy tonka bean. The base anchors the entire blend with dry cedar wood,…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which lasts longer, L’Homme Idéal or Timeless?
L’Homme Idéal lasts longest (L’Homme Idéal 67/100, Timeless 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L’Homme Idéal or Timeless?
L’Homme Idéal projects furthest (L’Homme Idéal 56/100, Timeless 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L’Homme Idéal and Timeless smell similar?
Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange and Rosemary.
Is L’Homme Idéal or Timeless better for summer or winter?
Timeless suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L’Homme Idéal and Timeless?
L’Homme Idéal has top notes of Citruses, Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange and Rosemary, heart notes of Almond and Tonka Bean, a base of Leather, Cedar and Vetiver. Timeless has top notes of Rosemary, Citruses, Orange Blossom and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Almond and Tonka Bean, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Leather.
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