Fragrance comparison

Les 4 Saisons: Hiver vs Apercu

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 570 ratings analysed

4 wins

Les 4 Saisons: Hiver

M. Micallef

3.72351 votes

Rank #8,555 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Apercu

Houbigant

4.13219 votes

Rank #27,082 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Les 4 Saisons: Hiver takes 4 of 7 categories.

Les 4 Saisons: Hiver
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Apercu
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Les 4 Saisons: Hiver4/7

Apercu3/7

Ratings & consensus: Apercu
Community sentiment: Apercu
Longevity: Les 4 Saisons: Hiver
Sillage & projection: Les 4 Saisons: Hiver
Value for money: Apercu
Versatility: Les 4 Saisons: Hiver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Les 4 Saisons: Hiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les 4 Saisons: HiverM. Micallef

ApercuHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 351 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerApercuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

221 votes

40%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

219 votes

Category winnerApercuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLes 4 Saisons: Hiver

SillageLes 4 Saisons: Hiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value58

Category winnerApercuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

yellow floral69%

almond61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeNeroliAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangIrisCinnamonJasmine

Base

AlmondSandalwoodVanillaMuskVirginia Cedar

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesAmalfi LemonJasmineBergamotNeroliTuberose

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossClovePatchouliCassiaVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Amalfi Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Apercu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer14

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerLes 4 Saisons: HiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

Men0

Unisex47

Women53

Work 40%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,555

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#27,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLes 4 Saisons: HiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les 4 Saisons: Hiver is a warm, powdery floral fragrance designed for the colder months. It opens with a vibrant, citrusy burst of orange, neroli, and Amalfi lemon before settling into a soft, cozy heart of ylang-ylang, iris, and cinnamon. The base features a creamy blend of almond, vanilla, and sandalwood that linger…

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Houbigant Apercu brings traditional chypre construction into sharp, modern focus. It opens with bitter bergamot, crisp neroli, and crushed green stems. The oakmoss hits quickly. Fresh Amalfi lemon balances a dry heart of spicy cinnamon and brisk geranium. There is no candy here. The fragrance dries down into dark patc…

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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, Les 4 Saisons: Hiver or Apercu?

Les 4 Saisons: Hiver takes 4 of 7 categories. Les 4 Saisons: Hiver is rated 3.72/5 from 351 votes; Apercu is rated 4.13/5 from 219 votes. Choose Les 4 Saisons: Hiver for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Apercu for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Les 4 Saisons: Hiver or Apercu?

Les 4 Saisons: Hiver lasts longest (Les 4 Saisons: Hiver 79/100, Apercu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les 4 Saisons: Hiver or Apercu?

Les 4 Saisons: Hiver projects furthest (Les 4 Saisons: Hiver 71/100, Apercu 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les 4 Saisons: Hiver and Apercu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Amalfi Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Cinnamon.

Is Les 4 Saisons: Hiver or Apercu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Les 4 Saisons: Hiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Les 4 Saisons: Hiver is the stronger pick. Les 4 Saisons: Hiver suits daytime wear; Apercu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les 4 Saisons: Hiver and Apercu?

Les 4 Saisons: Hiver has top notes of Orange, Neroli and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Almond, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Apercu has top notes of Green Notes, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Clove, Patchouli and Cassia.