Fragrance comparison

Le Seducteur vs Monsieur Balmain

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 524 ratings analysed

Le Seducteur

G. Nejman

4.2575 votes

Rank #10,836 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Monsieur Balmain

Pierre Balmain · 1990

4.69449 votes

Rank #23,932 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories.

Le Seducteur
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Monsieur Balmain
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Le Seducteur3/7

Monsieur Balmain4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le SeducteurG. Nejman

Monsieur BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 29%Had 15%Want 56%

4.69/ 5 · 449 votes

Have 56%Had 14%Want 31%

Category winnerMonsieur BalmainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

72%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerMonsieur BalmainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityLe Seducteur

SillageLe Seducteur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value60

Category winnerMonsieur BalmainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

herbal53%

mossy42%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy53%

fresh30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaRosemaryGalbanumBergamotMint

Heart2-4 hrs

ThymePatchouliNutmegGreen NotesCinnamon

Base8-12 hrs

PineMossLeatherHoneyMusk

Top

LemonBergamotBitter OrangeMint

Heart

GingerSandalwoodRosemaryCarawayNutmegMossPepperThyme

Base

VetiverClary SageAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Bergamot, Mint and Thyme. Durations are only published for Le Seducteur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring82

Summer100

Fall18

Winter6

Day100

Night13

Category winnerMonsieur BalmainMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Date 36%Casual 30%Work 18%Party 15%

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,836

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#23,932

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched1990

Reviews0

Category winnerLe SeducteurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Seducteur opens with a sharp, medicinal crackle of bitter artemisia, crushed mint, and green galbanum. Do not overspray this. The initial alcohol surge quickly gives way to a dense, resinous pine needle accord wrapped in stiff jacket leather and earthy patchouli. It feels rugged. Think of walking through a freezing…

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Monsieur Balmain by Pierre Balmain is a sharp, sun-drenched blast of yellow lemon peel and bitter orange. It is designed for those who appreciate dry, completely unsweetened citrus that holds its ground in high heat. It works beautifully on humid summer days when sugary scents turn cloying.

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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 Seducteur or Monsieur Balmain?

Monsieur Balmain takes 4 of 7 categories. Le Seducteur is rated 4.25/5 from 75 votes; Monsieur Balmain is rated 4.69/5 from 449 votes. Choose Le Seducteur for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Monsieur Balmain for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Seducteur or Monsieur Balmain?

Le Seducteur lasts longest (Le Seducteur 83/100, Monsieur Balmain 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Seducteur or Monsieur Balmain?

Le Seducteur projects furthest (Le Seducteur 80/100, Monsieur Balmain 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Seducteur and Monsieur Balmain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Mint and Thyme.

Is Le Seducteur or Monsieur Balmain better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monsieur Balmain is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Seducteur is the stronger pick. Le Seducteur suits evening wear; Monsieur Balmain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Seducteur and Monsieur Balmain?

Le Seducteur has top notes of Artemisia, Rosemary, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Green Notes, a base of Pine, Moss, Leather and Honey. Monsieur Balmain has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Bitter Orange and Mint, heart notes of Ginger, Sandalwood, Rosemary and Caraway, a base of Vetiver, Clary Sage, Amber and Musk.