Fragrance comparison

Les Racines Du Mâle vs Biker

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Les Racines Du Mâle

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.506 votes

Rank #61,375 WoodyLeather

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Biker

Wild Drops Parfums

4.1315 votes

Rank #36,686 LeatherAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Les Racines Du Mâle takes 3 of 4 categories.

Les Racines Du Mâle
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Biker
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Les Racines Du Mâle3/4

Biker1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Les Racines Du Mâle
Sillage & projection: Les Racines Du Mâle
Value for money: Les Racines Du Mâle
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Biker

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Racines Du MâlePierre Guillaume Paris

BikerWild Drops Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 8%Had 5%Want 88%

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

47%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLes Racines Du Mâle

SillageLes Racines Du Mâle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value31

Category winnerLes Racines Du MâleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather88%

smoky77%

aromatic65%

earthy53%

animalic42%

leather100%

aromatic92%

sand84%

rubber77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both leather, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetiverLeatherGuaiac WoodIncenseBirch Tar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GasolineStoneSandCypress

Heart

RubberBirch TarMetallic notesLeatherVetiverCedarGuaiac Wood

Base

Dried Fallen LeavesCostusAgarwood (Oud)AmberMuskStyraxOakLabdanum

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Birch Tar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter17

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,375

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,686

PerfumerAnna Nikishina

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBikerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This vetiver-forward scent leans heavily into smoky, leathery territory. The opening hits with a sharp, medicinal blast of birch tar and dense incense before settling into a warm, mineral-rich earthiness. It is a dry, challenging fragrance built for cool weather, suited best for those who appreciate rugged, non-sweet …

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Biker is an unusual leather fragrance that leans industrial without turning harsh. It opens with a clear gasoline and mineral idea, then settles into wood, resin, smoky leather, and a dry outdoorsy base that feels more cozy than aggressive. This suits someone who enjoys challenging concepts but still wants wearability…

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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 Racines Du Mâle or Biker?

Les Racines Du Mâle takes 3 of 4 categories. Les Racines Du Mâle is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes; Biker is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose Les Racines Du Mâle for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Biker for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Racines Du Mâle or Biker?

Les Racines Du Mâle lasts longest (Les Racines Du Mâle 70/100, Biker 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les Racines Du Mâle or Biker?

Les Racines Du Mâle projects furthest (Les Racines Du Mâle 63/100, Biker 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Racines Du Mâle and Biker smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Birch Tar.

Is Les Racines Du Mâle or Biker better for summer or winter?

Les Racines Du Mâle suits evening wear; Biker suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Racines Du Mâle and Biker?

Les Racines Du Mâle features Vetiver, Leather, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Birch Tar. Biker has top notes of Gasoline, Stone, Sand and Cypress, heart notes of Rubber, Birch Tar, Metallic notes and Leather, a base of Dried Fallen Leaves, Costus, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.