Fragrance comparison

The Penthouse vs Tribu Blue Pour Homme

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

The Penthouse

Henry Jacques

4.254 votes

Rank #41,389 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Tribu Blue Pour Homme

United Colors & Prestige Beauty

4.001 votes

Rank #58,079 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Penthouse takes 2 of 4 categories.

The Penthouse
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tribu Blue Pour Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Penthouse2/4

Tribu Blue Pour Homme1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The PenthouseHenry Jacques

Tribu Blue Pour HommeUnited Colors & Prestige Beauty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Penthouse

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTribu Blue Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

rose61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeNutmegCinnamon LeafPink PepperCypressCocoaBergamot

Heart

ClovesCedarwoodPatchouliPepperGeraniumJasmine

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaOudCumin

Top15-30 mins

BergamotBlue RoseNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumWater LilyPlum

Base5-8 hrs

CedarwoodAmberOudSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Cedarwood and Geranium. Durations are only published for Tribu Blue Pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Casual 39%Work 31%Party 16%Date 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerThe PenthouseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Penthouse by Henry Jacques opens with a crisp burst of bitter orange, pink pepper, and sharp nutmeg before settling into a deep, woody interior. As the top notes fade, a dense spine of cedarwood, patchouli, and warm cloves takes control, giving the fragrance a rich, structural weight on skin. The dry-down brings o…

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Tribu Blue Pour Homme by United Colors & Prestige Beauty hits your skin with a punchy clash of crisp Italian bergamot, sharp nutmeg, and an airy blue rose note. It feels immediately bold and energetic. Give it five minutes. Once the initial solvent spray clears, a heart of watery geranium, ozonic water lily, and tart …

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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 Penthouse or Tribu Blue Pour Homme?

The Penthouse takes 2 of 4 categories. The Penthouse is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Tribu Blue Pour Homme is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose The Penthouse for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tribu Blue Pour Homme for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Penthouse or Tribu Blue Pour Homme?

The Penthouse lasts longest (The Penthouse 80/100, Tribu Blue Pour Homme 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Penthouse or Tribu Blue Pour Homme?

Projection is very close: The Penthouse 50/100, Tribu Blue Pour Homme 50/100 for sillage.

Do The Penthouse and Tribu Blue Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Cedarwood and Geranium.

Is The Penthouse or Tribu Blue Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

The Penthouse suits evening wear; Tribu Blue Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Penthouse and Tribu Blue Pour Homme?

The Penthouse has top notes of Bitter Orange, Nutmeg, Cinnamon Leaf and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cloves, Cedarwood, Patchouli and Pepper, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Tribu Blue Pour Homme has top notes of Bergamot, Blue Rose and Nutmeg, heart notes of Geranium, Water Lily and Plum, a base of Cedarwood, Amber, Oud and Sandalwood.