Fragrance comparison

Samba for Men vs Vermeil Pour Homme

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 353 ratings analysed

Samba for Men

Perfumer's Workshop

3.78122 votes

Rank #8,992 LavenderFloral

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42%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Vermeil Pour Homme

Jean Louis Vermeil

4.50231 votes

Rank #1,122 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vermeil Pour Homme takes 7 of 7 categories.

Samba for Men
Choose it for a lavender and floral character. Best in spring.
Vermeil Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Samba for Men0/7

Vermeil Pour Homme7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Samba for MenPerfumer's Workshop

Vermeil Pour HommeJean Louis Vermeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 34%Had 66%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 231 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

113 votes

61%Love

33%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

231 votes

Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityVermeil Pour Homme

SillageVermeil Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value87

Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamot

Heart

FreesiaYlang-Ylang

Base

CedarMusk

Top

Black CurrantGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CarnationGeraniumViolet LeafJasmineRoseCorianderFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossMuskPatchouliVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia, Cedar and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex18

Women0

Men98

Unisex0

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#1,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Samba for Men is a fresh aromatic from 1990 with lavender, bergamot, airy florals, cedar, and musk. On skin it often reads clean, lightly woody, and spring friendly, with a soft floral lift rather than a heavy barbershop feel. Reviewers point to its understated character, good value, and easy compliments, while also …

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Vermeil Pour Homme is a classic aromatic fougere designed for men who appreciate traditional powerhouses. It pairs sharp black currant and green galbanum with heavy oakmoss and patchouli, creating a dark, soap-like clean. Best worn in winter or spring, it projects a clean, barbershop authority that suits mature, confi…

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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, Samba for Men or Vermeil Pour Homme?

Vermeil Pour Homme takes 7 of 7 categories. Samba for Men is rated 3.78/5 from 122 votes; Vermeil Pour Homme is rated 4.50/5 from 231 votes. Choose Samba for Men for a lavender and floral character. Best in spring. Choose Vermeil Pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Samba for Men or Vermeil Pour Homme?

Vermeil Pour Homme lasts longest (Vermeil Pour Homme 74/100, Samba for Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Samba for Men or Vermeil Pour Homme?

Vermeil Pour Homme projects furthest (Vermeil Pour Homme 69/100, Samba for Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samba for Men and Vermeil Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Cedar and Musk.

Is Samba for Men or Vermeil Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Samba for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Vermeil Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Samba for Men and Vermeil Pour Homme?

Samba for Men has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Freesia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cedar and Musk. Vermeil Pour Homme has top notes of Black Currant, Galbanum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver.