Fragrance comparison

Northman vs Lancetti Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 113 ratings analysed

3 wins

Northman

Alexander

4.5016 votes

Rank #41,613 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Lancetti Homme

Lancetti

4.0397 votes

Rank #9,959 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Northman takes 3 of 5 categories.

Northman
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lancetti Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Northman3/5

Lancetti Homme2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NorthmanAlexander

Lancetti HommeLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

4.03/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 45%Had 20%Want 34%

Category winnerNorthmanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

38%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

97 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNorthman

SillageNorthman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value72

Category winnerLancetti HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

smoky61%

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AbsintheIncenseLime

Heart

SaffronPatchouliRose

Base

Woody NotesTolu BalsamLabdanumVanila

Top

TangerineBasilGrapefruitArtemisia

Heart

Pink PepperBourbon GeraniumNutmegCinnamon

Base

LabdanumHaitian VetiverTolu BalsamIncenseVanilaVirginia CedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIncense, Patchouli, Tolu Balsam and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer18

Fall100

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Spring76

Summer50

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night74

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,959

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerLancetti HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Northman is a smoky amber woods scent with a sharp, herbal opening. You get absinthe and incense first, lifted by a squeeze of lime, then a warm heart of saffron with earthy patchouli and a darker rose tone. In the dry-down it turns resinous and cosy, with labdanum, balsams, woods and a soft vanilla glow. It often rea…

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Lancetti Homme opens with a bright burst of tangerine and grapefruit, spiked with the sharp herbal edge of basil and artemisia. As the fragrance warms on skin, the citrus yields to a dry spice blend of nutmeg, cinnamon, and pink pepper. The base settles into a resinous mix of tolu balsam, labdanum, and incense, wrappe…

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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, Northman or Lancetti Homme?

Northman takes 3 of 5 categories. Northman is rated 4.50/5 from 16 votes; Lancetti Homme is rated 4.03/5 from 97 votes. Choose Northman for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lancetti Homme for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Northman or Lancetti Homme?

Northman lasts longest (Northman 89/100, Lancetti Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Northman or Lancetti Homme?

Northman projects furthest (Northman 75/100, Lancetti Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Northman and Lancetti Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense, Patchouli, Tolu Balsam and Labdanum.

Is Northman or Lancetti Homme better for summer or winter?

Northman suits evening wear; Lancetti Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Northman and Lancetti Homme?

Northman has top notes of Absinthe, Incense and Lime, heart notes of Saffron, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Vanila. Lancetti Homme has top notes of Tangerine, Basil, Grapefruit and Artemisia, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Bourbon Geranium, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, a base of Labdanum, Haitian Vetiver, Tolu Balsam and Incense.