Fragrance comparison

Le Hipster vs Phenomenal

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Le Hipster

Le Parfum Citoyen

2.673 votes

Rank #71,631 WoodyAromatic

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66%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Phenomenal

Jordan Belfort Fragrances

3.502 votes

Rank #66,079 CitrusWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phenomenal takes 2 of 3 categories.

Le Hipster
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Phenomenal
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Le Hipster0/3

Phenomenal2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le HipsterLe Parfum Citoyen

PhenomenalJordan Belfort Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 38%Want 50%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 85%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePhenomenal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeLemonOrangeGingerCorianderPepperPimento

Heart

OrrisJasmineVioletRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VetiverCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Ginger, Pepper and Violet. 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–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,631

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPhenomenalHigher 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…

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Phenomenal opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and lemon, backed by ginger heat. As the scent settles, a soft powdery iris note steps forward alongside jasmine, before drying down to cedar wood and clean musk. It fits a man looking for a fresh, everyday signature that carries a bit of spice.

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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, Le Hipster or Phenomenal?

Phenomenal takes 2 of 3 categories. Le Hipster is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Phenomenal is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Le Hipster for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Phenomenal for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Le Hipster or Phenomenal?

They last about the same: Le Hipster 60/100, Phenomenal 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Le Hipster or Phenomenal?

Phenomenal projects furthest (Phenomenal 100/100, Le Hipster 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Hipster and Phenomenal smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Ginger, Pepper and Violet.

Is Le Hipster or Phenomenal better for summer or winter?

Le Hipster suits daytime wear; Phenomenal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Hipster and Phenomenal?

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. Phenomenal has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Musk.