L'Homme Idéal Extrême vs 5 The Guardian Master
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême takes 6 of 7 categories.
L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
5 The Guardian MasterChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
L'Homme Idéal Extrême6/7
5 The Guardian Master1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Community sentiment
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Longevity
- 5 The Guardian Master
- Sillage & projection
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Value for money
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Versatility
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeGuerlain5 The Guardian MasterSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 3,367 votes
Have 47%Had 9%Want 45%
3.98/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
27%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
3,367 votes
38%Love
36%Like
18%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
45 votes
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity5 The Guardian Master
SillageL'Homme Idéal Extrême
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
almond84%
tobacco77%
leather69%
warm spicy61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
sweet84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
AlmondPink PepperBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
PlumCinnamonHeliotrope
Base4 to 7 hours
TobaccoLeatherPatchouliCedar
Top
Pink PepperCardamomNutmegOlibanumPepper OilRed Chilli PepperTurmeric
Heart
CinnamonTobaccoIrisCedarJasmineClary Sage
Base
Tonka BeanPlumBourbon VanillaLabdanumLeatherSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Plum, Cinnamon and Tobacco. Durations are only published for L'Homme Idéal Extrême, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer16
Fall100
Winter99
Day75
Night100
Spring41
Summer24
Fall100
Winter94
Day86
Night100
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,227
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews207
Overall rank#18,100
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Homme Idéal Extrême by Guerlain presents a rich interpretation of the brand's almond signature. The fragrance opens with zesty bergamot, vibrant pink pepper, and a distinctive nutty almond accord. As the initial brightness settles, luscious ripe plum and warm cinnamon emerge, softened by powdery heliotrope in the he…
Reviews →Spiritum 5 The Guardian Master is a deep, warming fragrance centered on fiery spices, dry tobacco, and golden resins. It starts with a lively burst of pink pepper, red chilli, cardamom, and frankincense, smelling like a crackling kitchen spice rack before settling into smooth cedar, rich pipe tobacco, and warm cinnamo…
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 Extrême or 5 The Guardian Master?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême takes 6 of 7 categories. L'Homme Idéal Extrême is rated 4.37/5 from 3,367 votes; 5 The Guardian Master is rated 3.98/5 from 45 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal Extrême for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 5 The Guardian Master for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or 5 The Guardian Master?
5 The Guardian Master lasts longest (5 The Guardian Master 75/100, L'Homme Idéal Extrême 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or 5 The Guardian Master?
Projection is very close: L'Homme Idéal Extrême 57/100, 5 The Guardian Master 55/100 for sillage.
Do L'Homme Idéal Extrême and 5 The Guardian Master smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Plum, Cinnamon and Tobacco.
Is L'Homme Idéal Extrême or 5 The Guardian Master better for summer or winter?
For summer, 5 The Guardian Master is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Homme Idéal Extrême is the stronger pick. L'Homme Idéal Extrême suits evening wear; 5 The Guardian Master suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal Extrême and 5 The Guardian Master?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême has top notes of Almond, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Cinnamon and Heliotrope, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Patchouli and Cedar. 5 The Guardian Master has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Olibanum, heart notes of Cinnamon, Tobacco, Iris and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Plum, Bourbon Vanilla and Labdanum.
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