Source vs Homem Elo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Homem Elo takes 3 of 5 categories.
SourceChoose it for a fresh spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Homem EloChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Source2/5
Homem Elo3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Homem Elo
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Source
- Sillage & projection
- Source
- Value for money
- Homem Elo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Homem Elo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SourceVallenseHomem EloNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%
3.92/ 5 · 547 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
Category winnerHomem EloRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
36%Like
18%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
37%Love
35%Like
16%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate
547 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySource
SillageSource
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHomem EloBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
sweet92%
oud84%
green77%
amber69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
lavender77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Black PepperBulgarian RoseMandarin
Heart2-4 hrs
PralineOudFrankincenseCypriol
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverGrassBenzoinAmber
Top
LavenderLavender ExtractBlack PepperStoraxClary SagePink PepperBergamotPataqueira
Heart
VetiverCedarPatchouliCypressSandalwoodCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Base
AmberBenzoinTonkaMuskPralineMoss
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Praline, Vetiver and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Source, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter58
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#50,083
PerfumerPia Long
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#28,639
PerfumerVerônica Kato
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHomem EloHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVallense Source opens with a zesty kick of mandarin alongside cracked black pepper before settling into a warm blend of Bulgarian rose, nutty praline, and smoky frankincense. As it develops on skin, smooth oud and resinous benzoin balance the initial sweetness, grounded by earthy green vetiver in the base. It smells l…
Reviews →Homem Elo by Natura is a woody aromatic men's fragrance that leans into a modern, textured take on classic fougere notes. It centers on an herbal lavender opening supported by vetiver and patchouli, settling into a clean, resinous base. This 2023 release from perfumer Verônica Kato feels professional enough for office…
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, Source or Homem Elo?
Homem Elo takes 3 of 5 categories. Source is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Homem Elo is rated 3.92/5 from 547 votes. Choose Source for a fresh spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Homem Elo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Source or Homem Elo?
Source lasts longest (Source 85/100, Homem Elo 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Source or Homem Elo?
Source projects furthest (Source 75/100, Homem Elo 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Source and Homem Elo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Praline, Vetiver and Benzoin.
Is Source or Homem Elo better for summer or winter?
Source suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Source and Homem Elo?
Source has top notes of Black Pepper, Bulgarian Rose and Mandarin, heart notes of Praline, Oud, Frankincense and Cypriol, a base of Vetiver, Grass, Benzoin and Amber. Homem Elo has top notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Black Pepper and Storax, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Cypress, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Tonka and Musk.
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