Fragrance comparison

Les Racines Du Mâle vs One

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

Les Racines Du Mâle

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.506 votes

Rank #61,375 WoodyLeather

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55%scent match

Closely related

One

Onitsuka Tiger

3.717 votes

Rank #42,557 WoodySmoky

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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.
One
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Les Racines Du Mâle3/4

One1/4

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: One

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Racines Du MâlePierre Guillaume Paris

OneOnitsuka Tiger

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 8%Had 5%Want 88%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLes Racines Du Mâle

SillageLes Racines Du Mâle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerLes Racines Du MâleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather88%

smoky77%

aromatic65%

earthy53%

animalic42%

woody100%

smoky91%

leather83%

amber74%

animalic65%

citrus56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, leather and smoky

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

MandarinGreen NotesPeppermintLemon

Heart

IncenseJasmine SambacWhite FlowersRosemaryDavana

Base

Guaiac WoodLeatherLabdanumSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodAmbroxanVetiver

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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,375

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,557

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOneHigher 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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One by Onitsuka Tiger opens with a sharp splash of green notes and peppermint, offering a bracing clarity. Designed by Mark Buxton, this unisex scent settles into a dry, leathery base warmed by incense and patchouli. It is an easygoing option for casual daytime wear when you want a clean, woody aura.

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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 One?

Les Racines Du Mâle takes 3 of 4 categories. Les Racines Du Mâle is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes; One is rated 3.71/5 from 7 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 One for a woody and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Racines Du Mâle or One?

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

Which projects more, Les Racines Du Mâle or One?

Les Racines Du Mâle projects furthest (Les Racines Du Mâle 63/100, One 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Racines Du Mâle and One smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and smoky accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Incense.

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

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

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

Les Racines Du Mâle features Vetiver, Leather, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Birch Tar. One has top notes of Mandarin, Green Notes, Peppermint and Lemon, heart notes of Incense, Jasmine Sambac, White Flowers and Rosemary, a base of Guaiac Wood, Leather, Labdanum and Sandalwood.