L’Homme Idéal Cologne vs Upscape
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
6%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
L’Homme Idéal CologneChoose it for a citrus and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
UpscapeChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L’Homme Idéal Cologne2/4
Upscape2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Upscape
- Sillage & projection
- L’Homme Idéal Cologne
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Upscape
- Fragranxe ranking
- L’Homme Idéal Cologne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L’Homme Idéal CologneGuerlainUpscapeJohan BWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.34/ 5 · 4,102 votes
Have 63%Had 17%Want 19%
2.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
34%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
4,102 votes
0%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUpscape
SillageL’Homme Idéal Cologne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familycitrus100%
almond88%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic65%
sweet53%
nutty42%
woody100%
vanilla92%
floral84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
Scent match6%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitOrangeBergamotPink Pepper
Heart2 to 4 hours
AlmondNeroli
Base3 to 6 hours
VetiverWhite Musk
Top20-30 mins
AppleBergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliCucumberBlack CurrantPiña Colada
Heart2-3 hrs
CyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberCedarSandalwoodMossCoconut
Category winnerUpscapeLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer100
Fall30
Winter8
Day100
Night23
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,568
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews209
Overall rank#70,861
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL’Homme Idéal Cologne by Guerlain offers a bright, crisp alternative to heavier warm-weather fragrances. Created by Thierry Wasser and launched in 2015, this Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of fresh grapefruit, juicy orange, tart bergamot, and a tiny pinch of pink pepper. As the sharp citrus settle down, a cr…
Reviews →Johan B Upscape is a bright floral fruity perfume for women that blends sparkling fruit with a comforting woody base. It opens with an energizing splash of crisp apple, fresh orange, and tart grapefruit, balanced by a fun touch of piña colada and cooling cucumber. As the initial citrus effervescence settles, the heart…
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 is better, L’Homme Idéal Cologne or Upscape?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. L’Homme Idéal Cologne is rated 4.34/5 from 4,102 votes; Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose L’Homme Idéal Cologne for a citrus and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L’Homme Idéal Cologne or Upscape?
Upscape lasts longest (Upscape 80/100, L’Homme Idéal Cologne 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L’Homme Idéal Cologne or Upscape?
L’Homme Idéal Cologne projects furthest (L’Homme Idéal Cologne 53/100, Upscape 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L’Homme Idéal Cologne and Upscape smell similar?
Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot and Neroli.
Is L’Homme Idéal Cologne or Upscape better for summer or winter?
L’Homme Idéal Cologne suits daytime wear; Upscape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L’Homme Idéal Cologne and Upscape?
L’Homme Idéal Cologne has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Almond and Neroli, a base of Vetiver and White Musk. Upscape has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.
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