Fragrance comparison

L'Homme Ultime vs Le Prince Galant

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,359 ratings analysed

3 wins

L'Homme Ultime

Yves Saint Laurent

4.392,343 votes

Rank #563 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Le Prince Galant

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.7516 votes

Rank #43,810 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Homme Ultime takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'Homme Ultime
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Le Prince Galant
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Homme Ultime3/5

Le Prince Galant2/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Homme Ultime
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Homme Ultime
Sillage & projection: Le Prince Galant
Value for money: Le Prince Galant
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Homme Ultime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Homme UltimeYves Saint Laurent

Le Prince GalantPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 2,343 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%

Category winnerL'Homme UltimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

2,343 votes

19%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityL'Homme Ultime

SillageLe Prince Galant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value63

Category winnerLe Prince GalantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

rose69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

woody86%

citrus72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

fresh30%

Scent match69%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerGrapefruitCardamomBergamot

Heart

RoseSageGeraniumApple

Base

CedarVetiverCashmere Wood

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonGrapefruitApple

Heart1 to 2 hours

GeraniumJuniperCardamom

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Geranium and Apple. Durations are only published for Le Prince Galant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer70

Fall30

Winter10

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#563

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, Juliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#43,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerL'Homme UltimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Ultime is a crisp, modern woody fragrance that builds on the clean appeal of the original L'Homme by adding a fresh floral twist. It kicks off with a bright burst of tart grapefruit, zesty ginger, and cool cardamom that wakes up the senses immediately. As the sharp citrus calms down, a clean…

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Le Prince Galant by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a fresh woody spicy eau de toilette released in 2012 for men. The scent starts with a crisp citrus opening of lemon and grapefruit rounded out by tart apple. As the fruit notes settle, an aromatic core of geranium, juniper, and warm cardamom gives the blend a balanced…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Homme Ultime or Le Prince Galant?

L'Homme Ultime takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Homme Ultime is rated 4.39/5 from 2,343 votes; Le Prince Galant is rated 3.75/5 from 16 votes. Choose L'Homme Ultime for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Le Prince Galant for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Homme Ultime or Le Prince Galant?

L'Homme Ultime lasts longest (L'Homme Ultime 67/100, Le Prince Galant 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Homme Ultime or Le Prince Galant?

Projection is very close: Le Prince Galant 57/100, L'Homme Ultime 56/100 for sillage.

Do L'Homme Ultime and Le Prince Galant smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Geranium and Apple.

Is L'Homme Ultime or Le Prince Galant better for summer or winter?

Le Prince Galant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Homme Ultime and Le Prince Galant?

L'Homme Ultime has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Sage, Geranium and Apple, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Cashmere Wood. Le Prince Galant has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit and Apple, heart notes of Geranium, Juniper and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Cedar.