Fragrance comparison

Pure Police Pure DNA Homme vs CH

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 4,198 ratings analysed

Pure Police Pure DNA Homme

Police

4.2520 votes

Rank #33,436 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Carolina Herrera

3.854,178 votes

Rank #3,012 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Pure Police Pure DNA Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
CH
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Pure Police Pure DNA Homme2/4

CH2/4

Ratings & consensus: Pure Police Pure DNA Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: CH
Sillage & projection: Pure Police Pure DNA Homme
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CH

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pure Police Pure DNA HommePolice

CHCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 33%Want 49%

3.85/ 5 · 4,178 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

Category winnerPure Police Pure DNA HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

27%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

4,178 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCH

SillagePure Police Pure DNA Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value40

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Virginia CedarAmalfi LemonNutmegCardamomBay Leaf

Heart

LavenderCashmere WoodAmberWormwood

Base

Tonka BeanVetyverPatchouliAfrican Orange FlowerIncenseSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Tropical FruitBergamotGrapefruitAmalfi LemonWater Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

PralineCinnamonAfrican Orange FlowerJasmineTincture of Rose

Base6-8 hrs

SuedePatchouliCashmere WoodSandalwoodMuskVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesVirginia Cedar, Amalfi Lemon, Cashmere Wood and Amber. Durations are only published for CH, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night65

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Work 30%Casual 28%Date 26%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,436

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,012

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews149

Category winnerCHHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pure Police Pure DNA Homme opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, nutmeg, and bay leaf before settling into a warm core of lavender and cashmere wood. As the fragrance dries down, smoky incense, dark patchouli, and tonka bean create a heavy, dark woodiness. It fits cold autumn nights, leather jackets, and casual ev…

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Carolina Herrera CH starts with an energetic burst of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and juicy melon before settling into a warm, sugary core. The citrus cuts through the early sweetness quickly. Within twenty minutes, roasted praline and cinnamon emerge, wrapping around creamy orange flower and jasmine petals. The real…

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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, Pure Police Pure DNA Homme or CH?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pure Police Pure DNA Homme is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes; CH is rated 3.85/5 from 4,178 votes. Choose Pure Police Pure DNA Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose CH for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pure Police Pure DNA Homme or CH?

CH lasts longest (CH 66/100, Pure Police Pure DNA Homme 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Police Pure DNA Homme or CH?

Pure Police Pure DNA Homme projects furthest (Pure Police Pure DNA Homme 68/100, CH 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Police Pure DNA Homme and CH smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar, Amalfi Lemon, Cashmere Wood and Amber.

Is Pure Police Pure DNA Homme or CH better for summer or winter?

Pure Police Pure DNA Homme suits evening wear; CH suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure Police Pure DNA Homme and CH?

Pure Police Pure DNA Homme has top notes of Virginia Cedar, Amalfi Lemon, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Wormwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetyver, Patchouli and African Orange Flower. CH has top notes of Tropical Fruit, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Praline, Cinnamon, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of Suede, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.