Fragrance comparison

Papier Carbone vs Just Cavalli Him

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 933 ratings analysed

4 wins

Papier Carbone

Ormaie

3.61215 votes

Rank #11,628 Soft SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Just Cavalli Him

Roberto Cavalli · 2004

3.37718 votes

Rank #6,748 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Papier Carbone takes 4 of 7 categories.

Papier Carbone
Choose it for a soft spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Just Cavalli Him
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Papier Carbone4/7

Just Cavalli Him3/7

Ratings & consensus: Papier Carbone
Community sentiment: Papier Carbone
Longevity: Papier Carbone
Sillage & projection: Papier Carbone
Value for money: Just Cavalli Him
Versatility: Just Cavalli Him
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Just Cavalli Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Papier CarboneOrmaie

Just Cavalli HimRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.37/ 5 · 718 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerPapier CarboneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

34%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

163 votes

18%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

591 votes

Category winnerPapier CarboneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityPapier Carbone

SillagePapier Carbone

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value70

Category winnerJust Cavalli HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

anis77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic90%

woody80%

warm spicy60%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Star AniseCoffeeBergamotCardamom

Heart

Clary SageNutmegCorianderLavender

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliGuaiac WoodHaitian Vetiver

Top

GingerRosemaryBergamotCardamom

Heart

SageCorianderNutmegGeranium

Base

MuskCedarIrisGuaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJust Cavalli HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex73

Women15

Men94

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,628

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#6,748

PerfumerClement Gavarry, Domitille Michalon Bertier

Launched2004

Reviews106

Category winnerJust Cavalli HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Papier Carbone is a soft spicy, aromatic woody fragrance built around star anise, cardamom, paper-like woods and a musky ambrette base. On skin it often reads as nostalgic and unusual, with impressions of pencil shavings, licorice sweets, old paper, ink, warm spices and dry woods. It suits wearers who enjoy conceptual…

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Just Cavalli Him is a sharp, ginger-forward aromatic fougere launched in 2004. It prioritizes a fizzy, spicy freshness over projection, making it a distinct choice for casual spring days. The scent balances bright citruses with a dry cedar base, ideal for those who prefer an understated, herbal profile for the gym or …

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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, Papier Carbone or Just Cavalli Him?

Papier Carbone takes 4 of 7 categories. Papier Carbone is rated 3.61/5 from 215 votes; Just Cavalli Him is rated 3.37/5 from 718 votes. Choose Papier Carbone for a soft spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Just Cavalli Him for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Papier Carbone or Just Cavalli Him?

Papier Carbone lasts longest (Papier Carbone 63/100, Just Cavalli Him 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Papier Carbone or Just Cavalli Him?

Papier Carbone projects furthest (Papier Carbone 59/100, Just Cavalli Him 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Papier Carbone and Just Cavalli Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Coriander.

Is Papier Carbone or Just Cavalli Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Papier Carbone is the stronger pick. For winter, Just Cavalli Him is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Papier Carbone and Just Cavalli Him?

Papier Carbone has top notes of Star Anise, Coffee, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Clary Sage, Nutmeg, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Haitian Vetiver. Just Cavalli Him has top notes of Ginger, Rosemary, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Sage, Coriander, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Musk, Cedar, Iris and Guaiac Wood.