Fragrance comparison

Sur la Route vs Vertige Pour Homme

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,561 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sur la Route

Louis Vuitton

4.141,541 votes

Rank #695 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Vertige Pour Homme

Pierre Cardin

3.8520 votes

Rank #51,839 BalsamicFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sur la Route takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sur la Route
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Vertige Pour Homme
Choose it for a balsamic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sur la Route4/5

Vertige Pour Homme1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sur la RouteLouis Vuitton

Vertige Pour HommePierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 1,541 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 45%Want 23%

Category winnerSur la RouteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

759 votes

10%Love

70%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySur la Route

SillageSur la Route

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value71

Category winnerVertige Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh86%

green72%

woody58%

fresh spicy44%

aromatic30%

balsamic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesCalabrian bergamotLemonPink Pepper

Heart

GrassHedioneNutmegCardamom

Base

CedarLeatherPeru BalsamIso E SuperPatchouli

Top

CyclamenGranny Smith appleLemon

Heart

NutmegLavenderTarragon

Base

Peru BalsamCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Nutmeg, Cedar and Peru Balsam. 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

Summer98

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer31

Fall62

Winter54

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#695

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews388

Overall rank#51,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSur la RouteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sur la Route by Louis Vuitton is a sharp, crisp citrus aromatic fragrance that leans heavily on bright bergamot and lemon. It feels like an upscale, modern classic built for spring mornings and summer heat. The scent offers a clean, professional profile with a subtle, worn leather base that lingers through the workday…

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Vertige Pour Homme by Pierre Cardin offers a crisp, aromatic profile built for daily wear. It starts with a sharp punch of Granny Smith apple and sour lemon, transitioning into a clean herbal core. Cedar wood and warm balsamic tones anchor the base, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime routines.

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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, Sur la Route or Vertige Pour Homme?

Sur la Route takes 4 of 5 categories. Sur la Route is rated 4.14/5 from 1,541 votes; Vertige Pour Homme is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose Sur la Route for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Vertige Pour Homme for a balsamic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sur la Route or Vertige Pour Homme?

Sur la Route lasts longest (Sur la Route 73/100, Vertige Pour Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sur la Route or Vertige Pour Homme?

Sur la Route projects furthest (Sur la Route 65/100, Vertige Pour Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sur la Route and Vertige Pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Nutmeg, Cedar and Peru Balsam.

Is Sur la Route or Vertige Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Vertige Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sur la Route and Vertige Pour Homme?

Sur la Route has top notes of Citruses, Calabrian bergamot, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Grass, Hedione, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Leather, Peru Balsam and Iso E Super. Vertige Pour Homme has top notes of Cyclamen, Granny Smith apple and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Tarragon, a base of Peru Balsam and Cedar.