Fragrance comparison

Sei vs Classic pour Homme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

Sei

Aman

4.405 votes

Rank #53,273 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Classic pour Homme

Chris Adams

3.7924 votes

Rank #28,168 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classic pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sei
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Classic pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sei1/4

Classic pour Homme3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SeiAman

Classic pour HommeChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 19%Had 10%Want 71%

3.79/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 43%Had 22%Want 34%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

21%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySei

SillageClassic pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerClassic pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

lavender83%

amber74%

herbal65%

musky56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

musky69%

patchouli61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pine needlesJuniper

Heart

LavenderSage

Base

LabdanumCedar

Top15-30 mins

JuniperCitrusesSpicy NotesCloves

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSea NotesEucalyptusSageStar AniseFloral Notes

Base5-6 hrs

PatchouliWhite MuskCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Lavender, Sage and Cedar. Durations are only published for Classic pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring73

Summer40

Fall87

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,273

PerfumerJacques Chabert

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,168

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerClassic pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sei by Aman is a Aromatic Green fragrance for women and men. Sei was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Chabert. Top notes are Pine needles and Juniper; middle notes are Lavender and Sage; base notes are Labdanum and Cedar.

Reviews →

Chris Adams Classic pour Homme opens with an invigorating burst of piney juniper, brisk citruses, and sharp cloves. The alcohol lift clears fast. Within minutes, cooling eucalyptus, soapy lavender, and soft sea notes emerge to produce an old-school barbershop freshness. As the scent matures, dry cedar, earthy patchoul…

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, Sei or Classic pour Homme?

Classic pour Homme takes 3 of 4 categories. Sei is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Classic pour Homme is rated 3.79/5 from 24 votes. Choose Sei for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Classic pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sei or Classic pour Homme?

Sei lasts longest (Sei 60/100, Classic pour Homme 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sei or Classic pour Homme?

Classic pour Homme projects furthest (Classic pour Homme 63/100, Sei 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sei and Classic pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Juniper, Lavender, Sage and Cedar.

Is Sei or Classic pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Sei suits day or night wear; Classic pour Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sei and Classic pour Homme?

Sei has top notes of Pine needles and Juniper, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Labdanum and Cedar. Classic pour Homme has top notes of Juniper, Citruses, Spicy Notes and Cloves, heart notes of Lavender, Sea Notes, Eucalyptus and Sage, a base of Patchouli, White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood.