Fragrance comparison

Lethe vs Pour Homme

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 198 ratings analysed

Lethe

Ulrich Lang

4.09166 votes

Rank #12,859 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Pour Homme

Les Copains

4.1932 votes

Rank #24,529 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pour Homme takes 5 of 8 categories.

Lethe
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Lethe3/8

Pour Homme5/8

Ratings & consensus: Lethe
Community sentiment: Pour Homme
Longevity: Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Pour Homme
Value for money: Pour Homme
Versatility: Pour Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Lethe
Fragranxe ranking: Lethe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LetheUlrich Lang

Pour HommeLes Copains

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 166 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 56%

4.19/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerLetheRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

36%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

166 votes

44%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerPour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityPour Homme

SillagePour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value71

Category winnerPour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

violet61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodCedarWater Lily

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskTonka BeanVanillaAmber

Top20-30 mins

OrangeThymeBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Water LilyCinnamon

Base6-8 hrs

Violet RootCashmere WoodTobaccoVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumMusk

Category winnerLetheLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night62

Spring91

Summer27

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night58

Category winnerPour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex57

Women24

Casual 34%Work 32%Date 27%Party 7%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#24,529

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLetheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lethe by Ulrich Lang smells like wrapping yourself in an exceptionally soft sweater after a hot shower. A sharp burst of tart bergamot and herbal lavender introduces the opening minutes. The citrus flashes off quickly. Soon, a creamy core of cashmere wood and dry cedar takes center stage, supported by a faint drop of …

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Les Copains Pour Homme starts with a bright splash of orange, lemon, and bergamot sharpened by herbal thyme. It quickly shifts from an energizing citrus morning splash into something softer and much warmer. As the lively citrus settles, a dusting of cinnamon and clean water lily adds a spicy, refreshing floral twist. …

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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, Lethe or Pour Homme?

Pour Homme takes 5 of 8 categories. Lethe is rated 4.09/5 from 166 votes; Pour Homme is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes. Choose Lethe for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pour Homme for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lethe or Pour Homme?

Pour Homme lasts longest (Pour Homme 69/100, Lethe 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lethe or Pour Homme?

Pour Homme projects furthest (Pour Homme 67/100, Lethe 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lethe and Pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cashmere Wood, Water Lily and Musk.

Is Lethe or Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Lethe suits daytime wear; Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lethe and Pour Homme?

Lethe has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cedar and Water Lily, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber. Pour Homme has top notes of Orange, Thyme, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Water Lily and Cinnamon, a base of Violet Root, Cashmere Wood, Tobacco and Vanilla.