Fragrance comparison

Le Parfum vs Helios

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

5 wins

Le Parfum

Claus Porto

4.5030 votes

Rank #33,768 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Helios

Zippo Fragrances

3.7257 votes

Rank #15,225 LavenderCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Le Parfum
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Helios
Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Le Parfum5/7

Helios2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le ParfumClaus Porto

HeliosZippo Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

3.72/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 54%Had 15%Want 31%

Category winnerLe ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

25%Love

40%Like

21%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerLe ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLe Parfum

SillageLe Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value80

Category winnerHeliosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh88%

woody77%

citrus65%

ozonic53%

aquatic42%

lavender100%

citrus92%

green84%

fresh77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both green, fresh and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Fig LeafWoody NotesCitrusesWatermelon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Fig LeafLemonOrange

Heart

LavenderAppleWatermelon

Base

CedarMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf and Watermelon. Durations are only published for Le Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall39

Winter11

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLe ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex71

Women6

Men88

Unisex9

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,768

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerHeliosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Parfum by Claus Porto delivers a crisp, natural green profile built around crushed fig leaf, bright citruses, juicy watermelon, and dry woody notes. Created by perfumer Lyn Harris, the scent balances brisk herbal bitterness with an airy, aquatic freshness that feels remarkably lifelike rather than sweet. As it sett…

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Helios opens with a green citrus lift, then settles into a soft fig leaf and lavender profile with touches of apple and watermelon. It wears as an easy spring and summer scent, smooth, affordable, and office-safe, though the leafy bitterness can dominate for some wearers.

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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, Le Parfum or Helios?

Le Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Le Parfum is rated 4.50/5 from 30 votes; Helios is rated 3.72/5 from 57 votes. Choose Le Parfum for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Helios for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Le Parfum or Helios?

Le Parfum lasts longest (Le Parfum 65/100, Helios 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Parfum or Helios?

Le Parfum projects furthest (Le Parfum 60/100, Helios 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Parfum and Helios smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fresh and citrus accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf and Watermelon.

Is Le Parfum or Helios better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Helios is the stronger pick. Le Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Parfum and Helios?

Le Parfum features Fig Leaf, Woody Notes, Citruses and Watermelon. Helios has top notes of Fig Leaf, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Apple and Watermelon, a base of Cedar, Musk and Moss.