Fragrance comparison

R vs Revillon pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 166 ratings analysed

Revillon

3.9980 votes

Rank #15,082 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Revillon pour Homme

Revillon

4.3086 votes

Rank #7,151 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Revillon pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

R
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Revillon pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

R1/7

Revillon pour Homme6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RRevillon

Revillon pour HommeRevillon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 47%Had 20%Want 32%

4.30/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 52%

Category winnerRevillon pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

55%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

80 votes

65%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerRevillon pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityRevillon pour Homme

SillageRevillon pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value52

Category winnerRBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

herbal53%

powdery42%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

herbal53%

conifer42%

Scent match73%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderArtemisiaPetitgrainViolet Leaf

Heart

RosemaryPine needlesGeraniumCarnationVioletCinnamon

Base

CedarMossTonkaMuskLeatherFern

Top

RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderPetitgrain

Heart

Pine Tree NeedlesCarnationGeraniumCinnamon

Base

OakmossCedarFirTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Artemisia, Petitgrain and Rosemary. 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

Summer87

Fall57

Winter33

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer54

Fall83

Winter71

Day100

Night53

Category winnerRevillon pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,082

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#7,151

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerRevillon pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

R by Revillon is an aromatic green scent launched in 1995. It features a sharp opening of lavender and petitgrain that settles into a pine and rosemary heart. The base relies on cedar, moss, and a whisper of leather. It wears as a clean, crisp, and nostalgic office scent perfect for moderate spring days and profession…

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Revillon pour Homme is a classic woody chypre that defined the aromatic profile of the late 1970s. It features a crisp, realistic pine needles note supported by rosemary and lavender. This fragrance excels in professional settings during the spring or fall, offering a mature, clean, and distinctively green profile tha…

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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, R or Revillon pour Homme?

Revillon pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. R is rated 3.99/5 from 80 votes; Revillon pour Homme is rated 4.30/5 from 86 votes. Choose R for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Revillon pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, R or Revillon pour Homme?

They last about the same: Revillon pour Homme 72/100, R 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, R or Revillon pour Homme?

Revillon pour Homme projects furthest (Revillon pour Homme 67/100, R 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do R and Revillon pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Artemisia, Petitgrain and Rosemary.

Is R or Revillon pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, R is the stronger pick. For winter, Revillon pour Homme is the stronger pick. R suits daytime wear; Revillon pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in R and Revillon pour Homme?

R has top notes of Lavender, Artemisia, Petitgrain and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Rosemary, Pine needles, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Cedar, Moss, Tonka and Musk. Revillon pour Homme has top notes of Rosemary, Artemisia, Lavender and Petitgrain, heart notes of Pine Tree Needles, Carnation, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Fir and Tonka Bean.