Fragrance comparison

L'Homme Ultime vs Perseus

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 4,738 ratings analysed

5 wins

L'Homme Ultime

Yves Saint Laurent

4.392,343 votes

Rank #554 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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63%scent match

Closely related

Perseus

Parfums de Marly

3.902,395 votes

Rank #3,947 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Homme Ultime takes 5 of 7 categories.

L'Homme Ultime
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Perseus
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Homme Ultime5/7

Perseus2/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Homme Ultime
Community sentiment: L'Homme Ultime
Longevity: Perseus
Sillage & projection: Perseus
Value for money: L'Homme Ultime
Versatility: L'Homme Ultime
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

PerseusParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 2,343 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 2,395 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

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

42%Love

26%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

2,395 votes

Category winnerL'Homme UltimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPerseus

SillagePerseus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value26

Category winnerL'Homme UltimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

rose69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

amber44%

earthy30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerGrapefruitCardamomBergamot

Heart

RoseSageGeraniumApple

Base

CedarVetiverCashmere Wood

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitBergamotBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverGreen MandarinGeranium

Base6-10 hrs

Dry WoodCashmere WoodAmbergrisBalsam FirCedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Geranium and Cedar. Durations are only published for Perseus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day100

Night30

Category winnerL'Homme UltimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men71

Unisex26

Women2

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 15%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#554

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, Juliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#3,947

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews206

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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Perseus by Parfums de Marly delivers an immediate shock of tart, bitter grapefruit and juicy bergamot. The citrus does not vanish quickly like traditional colognes. Instead, it holds firm for hours before yielding to an earthy vetiver heart and a sharp cedar base. You get a bright, energizing burst that feels grounded…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Homme Ultime or Perseus?

L'Homme Ultime takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Homme Ultime is rated 4.39/5 from 2,343 votes; Perseus is rated 3.90/5 from 2,395 votes. Choose L'Homme Ultime for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Perseus for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Homme Ultime or Perseus?

Perseus lasts longest (Perseus 73/100, L'Homme Ultime 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Homme Ultime or Perseus?

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

Do L'Homme Ultime and Perseus smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Geranium and Cedar.

Is L'Homme Ultime or Perseus better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Homme Ultime is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Homme Ultime is the stronger pick. Perseus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Homme Ultime and Perseus?

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. Perseus has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Vetiver, Green Mandarin and Geranium, a base of Dry Wood, Cashmere Wood, Ambergris and Balsam Fir.