Ruben vs L'homme M. Lacroix
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'homme M. Lacroix takes 4 of 7 categories.
RubenChoose it for a mossy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'homme M. LacroixChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ruben3/7
L'homme M. Lacroix4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ruben
- Community sentiment
- Ruben
- Longevity
- Ruben
- Sillage & projection
- L'homme M. Lacroix
- Value for money
- L'homme M. Lacroix
- Versatility
- L'homme M. Lacroix
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'homme M. Lacroix
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RubenCriminal ElementsL'homme M. LacroixRogue PerfumeryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 30%Had 7%Want 62%
3.83/ 5 · 95 votes
Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%
Category winnerRubenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
40%Like
6%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
35 votes
33%Love
24%Like
31%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
58 votes
Category winnerRubenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRuben
SillageL'homme M. Lacroix
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'homme M. LacroixBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmossy100%
citrus92%
earthy84%
lavender77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
leather77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both earthy, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OakmossLavenderBergamotPetitgrainOrange Blossom
No top / heart / base split published
Top
BergamotLemonPetitgrainOrange Blossom
Heart
GeraniumThymeCassis
Base
Birch TarOakmossCedarOrrisVetiverLabdanumSandalwoodRose
InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Ruben, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer24
Fall94
Winter76
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer69
Fall100
Winter65
Day100
Night76
Category winnerL'homme M. LacroixMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,398
PerfumerCorey Newcombe
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,391
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews28
Category winnerL'homme M. LacroixHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRuben by Criminal Elements opens with a bright splash of tart bergamot and herbal lavender, giving you the crisp, invigorating feeling of walking outside right after a cool rain. As the sharp citrus calms down, bitter petitgrain and clean orange blossom step forward, smoothing the edges with a dry, slightly floral gre…
Reviews →L'homme M. Lacroix opens with a sharp citrus flash, then settles into dry leather, birch tar, oakmoss and powdery iris. It smells earthy, herbal and old-school, yet several wearers also find an airy freshness running through the heavier materials. This is a character scent, not an easy blind buy. Sample first if you a…
Reviews →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, Ruben or L'homme M. Lacroix?
L'homme M. Lacroix takes 4 of 7 categories. Ruben is rated 4.03/5 from 35 votes; L'homme M. Lacroix is rated 3.83/5 from 95 votes. Choose Ruben for a mossy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'homme M. Lacroix for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ruben or L'homme M. Lacroix?
They last about the same: Ruben 74/100, L'homme M. Lacroix 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Ruben or L'homme M. Lacroix?
Projection is very close: L'homme M. Lacroix 62/100, Ruben 61/100 for sillage.
Do Ruben and L'homme M. Lacroix smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom.
Is Ruben or L'homme M. Lacroix better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'homme M. Lacroix is the stronger pick. For winter, Ruben is the stronger pick. Ruben suits daytime wear; L'homme M. Lacroix suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ruben and L'homme M. Lacroix?
Ruben features Oakmoss, Lavender, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom. L'homme M. Lacroix has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Geranium, Thyme and Cassis, a base of Birch Tar, Oakmoss, Cedar and Orris.
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