Fragrance comparison

Les Racines Du Mâle vs Purple

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Les Racines Du Mâle

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.506 votes

Rank #61,375 WoodyLeather

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43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Purple

Casati

3.254 votes

Rank #62,979 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Purple takes 2 of 4 categories.

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

Les Racines Du Mâle1/4

Purple2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Racines Du MâlePierre Guillaume Paris

PurpleCasati

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 8%Had 5%Want 88%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

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

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityPurple

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerPurpleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather88%

smoky77%

aromatic65%

earthy53%

animalic42%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

smoky69%

herbal61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, smoky 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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotNutmegCacaoLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Guaiac WoodLeatherIncenseRed FruitsMagnoliaViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

Vetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Incense. Durations are only published for Purple, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 32%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,375

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,979

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLes Racines Du MâleHigher 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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Purple by Casati opens with an energetic splash of sharp lemon and bergamot, quickly grounded by bitter herbal artemisia and warm nutmeg. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a dark heart takes center stage featuring smoky guaiac wood, dry leather, and a hint of powdery violet alongside tart red fruits. The base res…

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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 Purple?

Purple takes 2 of 4 categories. Les Racines Du Mâle is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes; Purple is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Les Racines Du Mâle for a woody and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Purple for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Racines Du Mâle or Purple?

Purple lasts longest (Purple 80/100, Les Racines Du Mâle 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les Racines Du Mâle or Purple?

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

Do Les Racines Du Mâle and Purple smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, smoky and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Incense.

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

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

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

Les Racines Du Mâle features Vetiver, Leather, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Birch Tar. Purple has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Cacao, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Leather, Incense and Red Fruits, a base of Vetiver.