Fragrance comparison

Lapidus Pour Homme vs Rafale

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,491 ratings analysed

5 wins

Lapidus Pour Homme

Ted Lapidus

3.913,476 votes

Rank #210 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Rafale

Molinard

4.0715 votes

Rank #37,095 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 5 of 5 categories.

Lapidus Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Rafale
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lapidus Pour Homme5/5

Rafale0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lapidus Pour HommeTed Lapidus

RafaleMolinard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 3,476 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 40%Had 24%Want 36%

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

3,028 votes

33%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLapidus Pour Homme

SillageLapidus Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value71

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

honey69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

herbal70%

lavender60%

white floral50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleLavenderArtemisiaJuniper BerriesBasilLemonBergamot

Heart

HoneyIncensePine TreeRoseBrazilian RosewoodJasmineCarawayOrris Root

Base

TobaccoPatchouliOakmossMuskAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar

Notes

JasmineBasilLavenderBergamotArtemisiaVetiverJuniper BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliLemonCedarMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Artemisia, Juniper Berries and Basil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer100

Fall67

Winter22

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#210

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews378

Overall rank#37,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ted Lapidus Lapidus Pour Homme is a powerhouse scent from 1987 that dominates with heavy honey, dirty patchouli, and sweet pineapple. Built for cold weather and evening wear, it remains a polarizing option for enthusiasts seeking a strong vintage profile rather than clean modern transparency.

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Molinard Rafale is a crisp 1977 aromatic blend that opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, mandarin orange, and crushed sweet basil. It feels like stepping into a sunlit French herb garden right after a cool morning rain, mixing bright citrus with clean herbal greenery. As it warms on the skin, French lavender and …

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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, Lapidus Pour Homme or Rafale?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 5 of 5 categories. Lapidus Pour Homme is rated 3.91/5 from 3,476 votes; Rafale is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Lapidus Pour Homme for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Rafale for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lapidus Pour Homme or Rafale?

Lapidus Pour Homme lasts longest (Lapidus Pour Homme 85/100, Rafale 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lapidus Pour Homme or Rafale?

Lapidus Pour Homme projects furthest (Lapidus Pour Homme 79/100, Rafale 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lapidus Pour Homme and Rafale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Artemisia, Juniper Berries and Basil.

Is Lapidus Pour Homme or Rafale better for summer or winter?

Rafale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lapidus Pour Homme and Rafale?

Lapidus Pour Homme has top notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Artemisia and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Honey, Incense, Pine Tree and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk. Rafale features Jasmine, Basil, Lavender, Bergamot and Artemisia.