Fragrance comparison

Rykiel Homme vs Warszawa No. 08

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 437 ratings analysed

Rykiel Homme

Sonia Rykiel

4.06195 votes

Rank #8,850 GreenCitrus

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44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Warszawa No. 08

Puredistance

3.98242 votes

Rank #7,988 GreenYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Warszawa No. 08 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rykiel Homme
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Warszawa No. 08
Choose it for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rykiel Homme3/7

Warszawa No. 084/7

Ratings & consensus: Rykiel Homme
Community sentiment: Rykiel Homme
Longevity: Warszawa No. 08
Sillage & projection: Warszawa No. 08
Value for money: Rykiel Homme
Versatility: Warszawa No. 08
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Warszawa No. 08

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rykiel HommeSonia Rykiel

Warszawa No. 08Puredistance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 36%Had 44%Want 20%

3.98/ 5 · 242 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerRykiel HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

195 votes

39%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

242 votes

Category winnerRykiel HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWarszawa No. 08

SillageWarszawa No. 08

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value25

Category winnerRykiel HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

green100%

yellow floral92%

white floral84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both green, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

YuzuMintGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

Violet LeafJasmineNutmegFig Leaf

Base

SandalwoodVetiverStyraxVanilla

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumViolet LeafGrapefruit

Heart3-4 hrs

BroomJasmineIris

Base8-12+ hrs

StyraxPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Violet Leaf, Jasmine and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Warszawa No. 08, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer56

Fall82

Winter61

Day100

Night79

Category winnerWarszawa No. 08Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

Men5

Unisex28

Women67

Date 36%Work 30%Casual 24%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,850

PerfumerJean-Marie Santantoni

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#7,988

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerWarszawa No. 08Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rykiel Homme by Sonia Rykiel opens with a sharp burst of yuzu, crushed mint, and bittersweet grapefruit. As the initial citrus fizz settles, green violet leaf and fig leaf bring a crisp, herbal middle layer. The dry down introduces warm sandalwood, earthy vetiver, and smoky styrax. It suits crisp spring mornings and r…

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Puredistance Warszawa No. 08 opens with a sudden, bracing rush of bitter galbanum and tart grapefruit. It hits your nose with a crisp green bite before smoothing out. Within twenty minutes, powdery violet leaf and lush jasmine push through, creating a creamy yellow floral heart centered on sweet broom flower. You smel…

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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, Rykiel Homme or Warszawa No. 08?

Warszawa No. 08 takes 4 of 7 categories. Rykiel Homme is rated 4.06/5 from 195 votes; Warszawa No. 08 is rated 3.98/5 from 242 votes. Choose Rykiel Homme for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Warszawa No. 08 for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rykiel Homme or Warszawa No. 08?

Warszawa No. 08 lasts longest (Warszawa No. 08 78/100, Rykiel Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rykiel Homme or Warszawa No. 08?

Warszawa No. 08 projects furthest (Warszawa No. 08 69/100, Rykiel Homme 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rykiel Homme and Warszawa No. 08 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Violet Leaf, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is Rykiel Homme or Warszawa No. 08 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rykiel Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Warszawa No. 08 is the stronger pick. Warszawa No. 08 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rykiel Homme and Warszawa No. 08?

Rykiel Homme has top notes of Yuzu, Mint, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Fig Leaf, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Styrax and Vanilla. Warszawa No. 08 has top notes of Galbanum, Violet Leaf and Grapefruit, heart notes of Broom, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Styrax, Patchouli and Vetiver.