Fragrance comparison

La Porte vs Aubusson Homme

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

La Porte

Strangers Parfumerie

3.003 votes

Rank #62,921 AromaticBitter

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Aubusson Homme

Aubusson

3.99106 votes

Rank #23,266 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aubusson Homme takes 4 of 4 categories.

La Porte
Choose it for a aromatic and bitter character. Best in spring.
Aubusson Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

La Porte0/4

Aubusson Homme4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aubusson Homme
Sillage & projection: Aubusson Homme
Value for money: Aubusson Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aubusson Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La PorteStrangers Parfumerie

Aubusson HommeAubusson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 3%Want 87%

3.99/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

55%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAubusson Homme

SillageAubusson Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value80

Category winnerAubusson HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

bitter83%

herbal65%

fresh48%

green30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AbsintheChrysanthemumPomeloGrassLavenderLeatherOrris RootPine Tree NeedlesFirGeraniumAldehydesHoney

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeJuniper BerriesArtemisiaGreen NotesAldehydesBasilLemon

Heart

FirCinnamonCyclamenGeraniumJasmineCarnation

Base

PatchouliOakmossLabdanumLeatherAmberSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLeather, Fir, Geranium and Aldehydes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer31

Fall98

Winter79

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,921

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,266

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAubusson HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Porte opens with sharp absinthe and cold pomelo before sinking into crushed chrysanthemum and pine tree needles. Prin Lomros balances bitter herbal greens with a dark base of leather and lapsang souchong tea. It wears crisp and dry, fitting cool October weather, tailored coats, or quiet evening walks.

Reviews →

Aubusson Homme is a classic 1992 leather fragrance defined by its sharp opening of juniper berries and basil. It evolves into a complex heart of fir and carnation before settling into a masculine, resinous base of patchouli, oakmoss, and leather. Ideal for cooler weather, this scent offers a mature profile for those w…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Porte or Aubusson Homme?

Aubusson Homme takes 4 of 4 categories. La Porte is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Aubusson Homme is rated 3.99/5 from 106 votes. Choose La Porte for a aromatic and bitter character. Best in spring. Choose Aubusson Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, La Porte or Aubusson Homme?

Aubusson Homme lasts longest (Aubusson Homme 69/100, La Porte 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Porte or Aubusson Homme?

Aubusson Homme projects furthest (Aubusson Homme 58/100, La Porte 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Porte and Aubusson Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Leather, Fir, Geranium and Aldehydes.

What are the notes in La Porte and Aubusson Homme?

La Porte features Absinthe, Chrysanthemum, Pomelo, Grass and Lavender. Aubusson Homme has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Juniper Berries, Artemisia and Green Notes, heart notes of Fir, Cinnamon, Cyclamen and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Leather.