Fragrance comparison

Lapidus Pour Homme vs Tendre Caresse pour Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 3,479 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lapidus Pour Homme

Ted Lapidus

3.913,476 votes

Rank #211 WoodySweet

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Tendre Caresse pour Homme

Evaflor

2.673 votes

Rank #64,957 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lapidus Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Tendre Caresse pour Homme
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lapidus Pour Homme3/4

Tendre Caresse pour Homme1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lapidus Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Lapidus Pour Homme
Value for money: Tendre Caresse 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

Tendre Caresse pour HommeEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 3,476 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 43%Had 21%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityLapidus Pour Homme

SillageLapidus Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTendre Caresse pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

honey69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

fresh spicy70%

lavender60%

tobacco50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Lavender

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCedarTobacco

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Tendre Caresse pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 46%Work 35%Date 12%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#211

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews378

Overall rank#64,957

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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.

Reviews →

Evaflor Tendre Caresse pour Homme is a classic citrus aromatic cologne designed for easy daytime wearing. The opening bursts with zesty orange, tart lemon, and sharp bergamot. It wakes up the senses fast. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens as clean French lavender steps into the center. That crisp herbal …

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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, Lapidus Pour Homme or Tendre Caresse pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories. Lapidus Pour Homme is rated 3.91/5 from 3,476 votes; Tendre Caresse pour Homme is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Lapidus Pour Homme for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Tendre Caresse pour Homme for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lapidus Pour Homme or Tendre Caresse pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme lasts longest (Lapidus Pour Homme 85/100, Tendre Caresse pour Homme 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lapidus Pour Homme or Tendre Caresse pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme projects furthest (Lapidus Pour Homme 79/100, Tendre Caresse pour Homme 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lapidus Pour Homme and Tendre Caresse pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Tobacco.

Is Lapidus Pour Homme or Tendre Caresse pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Tendre Caresse pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lapidus Pour Homme and Tendre Caresse pour Homme?

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. Tendre Caresse pour Homme has top notes of Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Tobacco.