Fragrance comparison

Mademoiselle N. 12 vs Nicolaï Pour Homme

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

Mademoiselle N. 12

Parfums Constantine

3.888 votes

Rank #58,927 WoodySweet

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31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Nicolaï Pour Homme

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

4.1964 votes

Rank #16,238 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nicolaï Pour Homme takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mademoiselle N. 12
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nicolaï Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mademoiselle N. 120/4

Nicolaï Pour Homme4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nicolaï Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Nicolaï Pour Homme
Value for money: Nicolaï Pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nicolaï Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mademoiselle N. 12Parfums Constantine

Nicolaï Pour HommeNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

63%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

38%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNicolaï Pour Homme

SillageNicolaï Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNicolaï Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

green61%

aromatic100%

green92%

amber84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

mossy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

JasminePeonyPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia CedarSugar CaneFrench labdanum

Top

GalbanumMint

Heart

LavenderGeraniumJasmine

Base

oak mossTobaccoBenzoinFrench labdanumVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Jasmine, Virginia Cedar and French labdanum. Durations are only published for Mademoiselle N. 12, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer57

Fall93

Winter71

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 18%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,927

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerNicolaï Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums Constantine Mademoiselle N. 12 hits the air with a brisk crackle of tart lemon and crushed mint. The initial spray delivers an immediate cooling rush. It feels like cracking open a frosty glass of sparkling citrus water on an oppressive July afternoon. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into …

Reviews →

Nicolaï Pour Homme is a classic aromatic woody composition for men, built on a robust core of galbanum, mint, and tobacco. It carries the weight of a refined, traditional barbershop style, offering a clean yet earthy profile that works well for office wear or formal events. This is a scent for those who appreciate his…

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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, Mademoiselle N. 12 or Nicolaï Pour Homme?

Nicolaï Pour Homme takes 4 of 4 categories. Mademoiselle N. 12 is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes; Nicolaï Pour Homme is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes. Choose Mademoiselle N. 12 for a woody and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nicolaï Pour Homme for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mademoiselle N. 12 or Nicolaï Pour Homme?

Nicolaï Pour Homme lasts longest (Nicolaï Pour Homme 68/100, Mademoiselle N. 12 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mademoiselle N. 12 or Nicolaï Pour Homme?

Nicolaï Pour Homme projects furthest (Nicolaï Pour Homme 63/100, Mademoiselle N. 12 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mademoiselle N. 12 and Nicolaï Pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Jasmine, Virginia Cedar and French labdanum.

Is Mademoiselle N. 12 or Nicolaï Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Mademoiselle N. 12 suits daytime wear; Nicolaï Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mademoiselle N. 12 and Nicolaï Pour Homme?

Mademoiselle N. 12 has top notes of Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Peony and Pink Pepper, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sugar Cane and French labdanum. Nicolaï Pour Homme has top notes of Galbanum and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Tobacco, Benzoin and French labdanum.