Fragrance comparison

The Pope's Cologne vs Quimbaya pour Homme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

The Pope's Cologne

Excelsis

4.673 votes

Rank #33,988 CitrusViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Quimbaya pour Homme

Jean Pascal

4.502 votes

Rank #54,088 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Pope's Cologne takes 2 of 3 categories.

The Pope's Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and violet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quimbaya pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

The Pope's Cologne2/3

Quimbaya pour Homme1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Pope's Cologne
Sillage & projection: Quimbaya pour Homme
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Pope's Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Pope's CologneExcelsis

Quimbaya pour HommeJean Pascal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 83%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityThe Pope's Cologne

SillageQuimbaya pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

violet86%

powdery72%

white floral58%

sweet44%

fresh30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

lavender84%

violet77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both violet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VioletOrange BlossomOrangeLemon VerbenaCitrusesClove

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LavenderVioletRosemaryCloveThymeCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Citruses and Clove. Durations are only published for The Pope's Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,988

PerfumerFrederick Hass

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#54,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Pope's CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Pope's Cologne by Excelsis delivers a crisp, time-tested splash of bright citrus, juicy orange, and tangy lemon verbena that immediately wakes up the senses. As the sparkling opening settles, sweet orange blossom and a hint of warm clove add body before resolving into a soft, powdery violet dry-down. It smells lik…

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Jean Pascal released Quimbaya pour Homme in 2002 as a rugged, herbal aromatic option for men. The composition blends clean lavender with spicy clove and sharp rosemary. This makes it an ideal pick for crisp autumn mornings. It offers a structured, dry scent profile that leans traditional without feeling dusty.

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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 Pope's Cologne or Quimbaya pour Homme?

The Pope's Cologne takes 2 of 3 categories. The Pope's Cologne is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Quimbaya pour Homme is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose The Pope's Cologne for a citrus and violet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quimbaya pour Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Pope's Cologne or Quimbaya pour Homme?

The Pope's Cologne lasts longest (The Pope's Cologne 60/100, Quimbaya pour Homme 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Pope's Cologne or Quimbaya pour Homme?

Quimbaya pour Homme projects furthest (Quimbaya pour Homme 75/100, The Pope's Cologne 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Pope's Cologne and Quimbaya pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Citruses and Clove.

Is The Pope's Cologne or Quimbaya pour Homme better for summer or winter?

The Pope's Cologne suits daytime wear; Quimbaya pour Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Pope's Cologne and Quimbaya pour Homme?

The Pope's Cologne features Violet, Orange Blossom, Orange, Lemon Verbena and Citruses. Quimbaya pour Homme features Lavender, Violet, Rosemary, Clove and Thyme.