Fragrance comparison

The Cut vs L'Homme Menthe

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 449 ratings analysed

5 wins

The Cut

Penhaligon's

3.96414 votes

Rank #3,076 AromaticWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

L'Homme Menthe

Roger & Gallet

3.4435 votes

Rank #19,902 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Cut takes 5 of 7 categories.

The Cut
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
L'Homme Menthe
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Cut5/7

L'Homme Menthe2/7

Ratings & consensus: The Cut
Community sentiment: The Cut
Longevity: The Cut
Sillage & projection: The Cut
Value for money: L'Homme Menthe
Versatility: L'Homme Menthe
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Cut

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The CutPenhaligon's

L'Homme MentheRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 414 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

3.44/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 44%Had 16%Want 40%

Category winnerThe CutRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

258 votes

14%Love

28%Like

24%Ok

31%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerThe CutMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityThe Cut

SillageThe Cut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value68

Category winnerL'Homme MentheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

lavender58%

soft spicy44%

green30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

green72%

warm spicy58%

lavender44%

citrus30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Clary SageCypressLavenderCedarwoodBasilMintFir

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MintPeppermintBasilBergamot

Heart

Clary SageLavender

Base

Black PepperCardamomGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Lavender, Basil and Mint. 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

Summer66

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night43

Category winnerL'Homme MentheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex37

Women1

Men62

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#19,902

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerThe CutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Cut opens with mint, basil and clary sage, giving it a crisp green fougere feel that reads polished rather than old-fashioned. Lavender and woods keep it smooth, clean and easy to wear. Most feedback points to a versatile, office-friendly scent with moderate projection. The main hesitation is value, because some w…

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L'Homme Menthe opens with a crisp mint and green herbal lift, then settles into a softer heart of clary sage and lavender. It wears more like a clean, easy aromatic cologne than a sharp blast of peppermint. This suits warm weather, daytime use, and anyone who wants something fresh, light, and uncomplicated. Reviews su…

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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, The Cut or L'Homme Menthe?

The Cut takes 5 of 7 categories. The Cut is rated 3.96/5 from 414 votes; L'Homme Menthe is rated 3.44/5 from 35 votes. Choose The Cut for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose L'Homme Menthe for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Cut or L'Homme Menthe?

The Cut lasts longest (The Cut 71/100, L'Homme Menthe 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Cut or L'Homme Menthe?

The Cut projects furthest (The Cut 59/100, L'Homme Menthe 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Cut and L'Homme Menthe smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Lavender, Basil and Mint.

Is The Cut or L'Homme Menthe better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Homme Menthe is the stronger pick. For winter, The Cut is the stronger pick. L'Homme Menthe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Cut and L'Homme Menthe?

The Cut features Clary Sage, Cypress, Lavender, Cedarwood and Basil. L'Homme Menthe has top notes of Mint, Peppermint, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Clary Sage and Lavender, a base of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Guaiac Wood.