Fragrance comparison

Le Male Collector Edition 2018 vs Rhodes

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

4 wins

Le Male Collector Edition 2018

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.6932 votes

Rank #27,861 VanillaAromatic

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64%scent match

Closely related

Rhodes

Mango

3.9212 votes

Rank #42,427 VanillaWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Male Collector Edition 2018 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Le Male Collector Edition 2018
Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Rhodes
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Male Collector Edition 20184/5

Rhodes1/5

Ratings & consensus: Le Male Collector Edition 2018
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Male Collector Edition 2018
Sillage & projection: Le Male Collector Edition 2018
Value for money: Rhodes
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Male Collector Edition 2018

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Male Collector Edition 2018Jean Paul Gaultier

RhodesMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.69/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 56%Had 11%Want 32%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 12%Want 41%

Category winnerLe Male Collector Edition 2018Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

17%Love

67%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLe Male Collector Edition 2018

SillageLe Male Collector Edition 2018

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value81

Category winnerRhodesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

vanilla100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

cinnamon65%

lavender53%

sweet42%

Scent match64%Closely related · both vanilla, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMintCardamomArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

CinnamonOrange BlossomCumin

Base

VanillaAmberTonka BeanCedarSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

CardamomMint

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderCinnamon

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Cardamom and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Rhodes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer33

Fall81

Winter100

Day100

Night87

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 39%Work 29%Date 22%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLe Male Collector Edition 2018Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Male Collector Edition 2018 by Jean Paul Gaultier packages the classic mint, lavender, and vanilla juice in a festive red holiday sweater. This oriental fougere opens with fresh aromatic herbs before drying down into warm cinnamon and sweet amber. It is a cozy, nostalgic choice for casual cold weather wear.

Reviews →

The initial spray of Rhodes by Mango wakes up the senses with a brisk pop of crushed mint and dry cardamom. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash fades quickly into a warm, aromatic lavender heart dusted with sweet cinnamon. On bare skin, the sharpness smooths out into a creamy base of vanilla and tonka bean …

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, Le Male Collector Edition 2018 or Rhodes?

Le Male Collector Edition 2018 takes 4 of 5 categories. Le Male Collector Edition 2018 is rated 4.69/5 from 32 votes; Rhodes is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Le Male Collector Edition 2018 for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Rhodes for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Male Collector Edition 2018 or Rhodes?

Le Male Collector Edition 2018 lasts longest (Le Male Collector Edition 2018 71/100, Rhodes 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Male Collector Edition 2018 or Rhodes?

Le Male Collector Edition 2018 projects furthest (Le Male Collector Edition 2018 65/100, Rhodes 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Male Collector Edition 2018 and Rhodes smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Cardamom and Cinnamon.

Is Le Male Collector Edition 2018 or Rhodes better for summer or winter?

Le Male Collector Edition 2018 suits daytime wear; Rhodes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Male Collector Edition 2018 and Rhodes?

Le Male Collector Edition 2018 has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Cardamom and Artemisia, heart notes of Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Cumin, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Cedar. Rhodes has top notes of Cardamom and Mint, heart notes of Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla and Tonka Bean.