Fragrance comparison

Le Hipster vs Joseph Abboud (Original)

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

Le Hipster

Le Parfum Citoyen

2.673 votes

Rank #71,631 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Joseph Abboud (Original)

Joseph Abboud

4.3348 votes

Rank #30,563 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Joseph Abboud (Original) takes 4 of 4 categories.

Le Hipster
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Joseph Abboud (Original)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Le Hipster0/4

Joseph Abboud (Original)4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le HipsterLe Parfum Citoyen

Joseph Abboud (Original)Joseph Abboud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 38%Want 50%

4.33/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 50%Had 22%Want 28%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

54%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityJoseph Abboud (Original)

SillageJoseph Abboud (Original)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value73

Category winnerJoseph Abboud (Original)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonGingerOzonic notes

Heart1 to 2 hours

PepperVioletParsley

Base2 to 4 hours

VetiverCedarPine TreeSandalwoodAmber

Notes

CedarPepperCardamomVetiverOrangeSandalwoodMuskBasilThymeLemonJasmineViolet

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Pepper, Violet and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Le Hipster, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring44

Summer28

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,563

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJoseph Abboud (Original)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Hipster by Le Parfum Citoyen is a fresh woody fragrance for men built around bright citrus, airy greens, and grounding woods. The scent begins with a brisk combination of tart lemon, spicy ginger, and breezy ozonic notes that create an immediate feeling of morning air. As the initial sharpness softens, an unusual h…

Reviews →

Joseph Abboud (Original) is an aromatic designer fragrance built on a backbone of fresh herbs and dry woods. The composition relies on citrus and warm spices to create a clean, masculine scent profile that suits casual daytime wear. It works well for men seeking a reliable, daily scent that stays noticeable without fe…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Le Hipster or Joseph Abboud (Original)?

Joseph Abboud (Original) takes 4 of 4 categories. Le Hipster is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Joseph Abboud (Original) is rated 4.33/5 from 48 votes. Choose Le Hipster for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Joseph Abboud (Original) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Hipster or Joseph Abboud (Original)?

Joseph Abboud (Original) lasts longest (Joseph Abboud (Original) 68/100, Le Hipster 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Hipster or Joseph Abboud (Original)?

Joseph Abboud (Original) projects furthest (Joseph Abboud (Original) 62/100, Le Hipster 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Hipster and Joseph Abboud (Original) smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pepper, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Le Hipster or Joseph Abboud (Original) better for summer or winter?

Le Hipster suits daytime wear; Joseph Abboud (Original) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Hipster and Joseph Abboud (Original)?

Le Hipster has top notes of Lemon, Ginger and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Pepper, Violet and Parsley, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Pine Tree and Sandalwood. Joseph Abboud (Original) features Cedar, Pepper, Cardamom, Vetiver and Orange.