Fragrance comparison

Les Racines Du Mâle vs Colostrum

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

2 wins

Les Racines Du Mâle

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.506 votes

Rank #61,375 WoodyLeather

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15%scent match

Clearly different

Colostrum

Natvm Parfvm

4.388 votes

Rank #44,740 MuskyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Les Racines Du Mâle takes 2 of 4 categories.

Les Racines Du Mâle
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Colostrum
Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Les Racines Du Mâle2/4

Colostrum1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Racines Du MâlePierre Guillaume Paris

ColostrumNatvm Parfvm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 8%Had 5%Want 88%

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 96%

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

50%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityLes Racines Du Mâle

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value42

Category winnerLes Racines Du MâleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather88%

smoky77%

aromatic65%

earthy53%

animalic42%

musky100%

fruity92%

rose84%

violet77%

yellow floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both 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

LemonBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

Ylang YlangVioletRoseJuniper BerriesIncenseNutmeg

Base

White MuskVetiverGuaiac WoodPatchouliSandalwoodBenzoinLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Incense. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,375

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerColostrumHigher 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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Colostrum by Natvm Parfvm opens with a sharp, bright citrus burst before settling into a soft, musky heart. This woody spicy fragrance balances the zesty bite of lemon and bergamot against a powdery violet and incense base. Ideal for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it projects a clean, skin-like quality that f…

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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 Colostrum?

Les Racines Du Mâle takes 2 of 4 categories. Les Racines Du Mâle is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes; Colostrum is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Les Racines Du Mâle for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Colostrum for a musky and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Racines Du Mâle or Colostrum?

Les Racines Du Mâle lasts longest (Les Racines Du Mâle 70/100, Colostrum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les Racines Du Mâle or Colostrum?

Projection is very close: Les Racines Du Mâle 63/100, Colostrum 63/100 for sillage.

Do Les Racines Du Mâle and Colostrum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Incense.

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

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

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

Les Racines Du Mâle features Vetiver, Leather, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Birch Tar. Colostrum has top notes of Lemon, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Violet, Rose and Juniper Berries, a base of White Musk, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.