Fragrance comparison

The Drummer vs Bvlgari Pour Homme

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 2,833 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Drummer

Zara

4.3614 votes

Rank #31,959 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Bvlgari Pour Homme

Bvlgari · 1996

4.062,819 votes

Rank #2,753 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Drummer takes 3 of 5 categories.

The Drummer
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Bvlgari Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

The Drummer3/5

Bvlgari Pour Homme2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The DrummerZara

Bvlgari Pour HommeBvlgari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 19%Want 64%

4.06/ 5 · 2,819 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerThe DrummerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

42%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

2,619 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBvlgari Pour Homme

SillageThe Drummer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value56

Category winnerThe DrummerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy95%

aromatic91%

musky77%

green76%

citrus76%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderBergamotIrisPatchouliPepperAmberVetiverCardamon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

TeaAldehydesBergamotLavenderMandarin OrangeNutmeg FlowerOrange Blossom

Heart

PepperGuaiac WoodIrisBrazilian RosewoodCorianderCyclamenCardamomCarnation

Base

MuskVetiverCedarOakmossAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Iris and Pepper. 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

Summer29

Fall57

Winter0

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men71

Unisex28

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,959

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,753

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched1996

Reviews73

Category winnerBvlgari Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara's The Drummer offers an easygoing, budget-friendly entry into the aromatic woody genre. It blends clean lavender and a sweet, powdery iris over a soft patchouli base, making it a comfortable everyday companion. The scent is approachable and clean, perfect for casual daytime wear when you want something pleasant a…

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Bvlgari Pour Homme is a clean, tea-led woody musk with a polished shirt-collar feel. It opens airy and aldehydic, with bergamot, lavender, and citrus around a calm tea note, then settles into pepper, soft woods, musk, vetiver, and a little powder. It suits people who want quiet elegance rather than big projection. The…

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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 Drummer or Bvlgari Pour Homme?

The Drummer takes 3 of 5 categories. The Drummer is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes; Bvlgari Pour Homme is rated 4.06/5 from 2,819 votes. Choose The Drummer for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Bvlgari Pour Homme for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Drummer or Bvlgari Pour Homme?

Bvlgari Pour Homme lasts longest (Bvlgari Pour Homme 63/100, The Drummer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Drummer or Bvlgari Pour Homme?

The Drummer projects furthest (The Drummer 73/100, Bvlgari Pour Homme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Drummer and Bvlgari Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Iris and Pepper.

Is The Drummer or Bvlgari Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

The Drummer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Drummer and Bvlgari Pour Homme?

The Drummer features Lavender, Bergamot, Iris, Patchouli and Pepper. Bvlgari Pour Homme has top notes of Tea, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Iris and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Cedar and Oakmoss.