Fragrance comparison

Lumium 435 vs Simply For Him

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

2 wins

Lumium 435

LUXAR

4.001 votes

Rank #66,313 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Simply For Him

Mexx

3.2933 votes

Rank #31,707 Fresh SpicyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumium 435 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Lumium 435
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Simply For Him
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lumium 4352/3

Simply For Him1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lumium 435
Sillage & projection: Lumium 435
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Simply For Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lumium 435LUXAR

Simply For HimMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.29/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 71%Had 13%Want 15%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

71%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityLumium 435

SillageLumium 435

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus88%

woody77%

conifer65%

fresh spicy53%

anis42%

fresh spicy100%

green92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

fresh61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pine Tree NeedlesTarragonBergamotGrapefruitAppleBasilThyme

Heart

GeraniumCarnationSageJasmineLavender

Base

CedarMuskPatchouliSandalwoodSuedeOakmoss

Top

AppleMintGrapefruit

Heart

GingerSageGeranium

Base

MuskCedarwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Apple, Geranium and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall57

Winter36

Day100

Night23

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,313

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,707

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSimply For HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lumium 435 opens with a brisk mix of grapefruit, bergamot, herbs, and pine needles, then settles into a green, woody heart with lavender, sage, and geranium. It feels crisp, aromatic, and slightly rugged rather than sweet. The dry-down brings cedar, patchouli, sandalwood, suede, musk, and oakmoss, giving it an outdoor…

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Mexx Simply For Him opens bright and easy, with crisp apple, mint and grapefruit giving it a clean, just-showered feel. As it settles, ginger and sage add a gentle aromatic spice, while musk, cedarwood and patchouli keep the dry-down soft, woody and casual. It reads as a fresh everyday scent with an easygoing masculin…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lumium 435 or Simply For Him?

Lumium 435 takes 2 of 3 categories. Lumium 435 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Simply For Him is rated 3.29/5 from 33 votes. Choose Lumium 435 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Simply For Him for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lumium 435 or Simply For Him?

Lumium 435 lasts longest (Lumium 435 60/100, Simply For Him 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lumium 435 or Simply For Him?

Lumium 435 projects furthest (Lumium 435 58/100, Simply For Him 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lumium 435 and Simply For Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Apple, Geranium and Sage.

Is Lumium 435 or Simply For Him better for summer or winter?

Lumium 435 suits day or night wear; Simply For Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lumium 435 and Simply For Him?

Lumium 435 has top notes of Pine Tree Needles, Tarragon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium, Carnation, Sage and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Simply For Him has top notes of Apple, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ginger, Sage and Geranium, a base of Musk, Cedarwood and Patchouli.