Fragrance comparison

R2B2 Interstellar vs Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,350 ratings analysed

R2B2 Interstellar

Reyane Tradition

3.5892 votes

Rank #12,207 CitrusWoody

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40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.251,258 votes

Rank #155 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

R2B2 Interstellar
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

R2B2 Interstellar2/7

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme5/7

Ratings & consensus: Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
Community sentiment: Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
Longevity: Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
Value for money: R2B2 Interstellar
Versatility: R2B2 Interstellar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

R2B2 InterstellarReyane Tradition

Van Cleef & Arpels pour HommeVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

4.25/ 5 · 1,258 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerVan Cleef & Arpels pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

79 votes

52%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

1,258 votes

Category winnerVan Cleef & Arpels pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityVan Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

SillageVan Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value53

Category winnerR2B2 InterstellarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

lavender69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

rose61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesBergamot

Heart

Lavender

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverAmber

Top15-30 mins

LavenderJuniper BerriesBasilGreen NotesCarawaySageBergamotMarjoram

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseCarnationPatchouliVetiverClovesJasmineSpicy NotesCedar

Base8-12 hrs

LeatherOakmossMuskSandalwoodLabdanumAmberCoconut

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer50

Fall100

Winter55

Day100

Night74

Spring43

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerR2B2 InterstellarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex19

Women9

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#155

PerfumerLouis Monnet

Launched—

Reviews201

Category winnerVan Cleef & Arpels pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

R2B2 Interstellar is a fragrance featuring bright citrus and bergamot top notes that transition into a soothing lavender heart. The base settles into a blend of vanilla, patchouli, amber, and vetiver. Housed in a futuristic astronaut-inspired bottle with an innovative laser spray mechanism, this scent offers an uplift…

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Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme is a dark, uncompromising leather fragrance built around bitter herbs, velvety rose, and damp oakmoss. First launched in 1978, it opens with a bracing blast of green basil, aromatic lavender, and crisp juniper berries that immediately feels like stepping into a cold pine forest. As the he…

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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, R2B2 Interstellar or Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme?

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. R2B2 Interstellar is rated 3.58/5 from 92 votes; Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme is rated 4.25/5 from 1,258 votes. Choose R2B2 Interstellar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, R2B2 Interstellar or Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme?

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme lasts longest (Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme 80/100, R2B2 Interstellar 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, R2B2 Interstellar or Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme?

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme projects furthest (Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme 74/100, R2B2 Interstellar 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do R2B2 Interstellar and Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is R2B2 Interstellar or Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, R2B2 Interstellar is the stronger pick. For winter, Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme is the stronger pick. R2B2 Interstellar suits daytime wear; Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in R2B2 Interstellar and Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme?

R2B2 Interstellar has top notes of Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Amber. Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Basil and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Sandalwood.