Fragrance comparison

Therion vs Prada L'Homme

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 14,723 ratings analysed

3 wins

Therion

WienerBlut

3.7127 votes

Rank #20,525 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Prada L'Homme

Prada

4.4614,696 votes

Rank #23,424 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Therion takes 3 of 5 categories.

Therion
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Prada L'Homme
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Therion3/5

Prada L'Homme2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TherionWienerBlut

Prada L'HommePrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

4.46/ 5 · 14,696 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerPrada L'HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

36%Like

29%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

63%Love

26%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

14,696 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTherion

SillageTherion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value55

Category winnerPrada L'HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

powdery80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

warm spicy50%

powdery100%

iris92%

violet84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both powdery, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bay LeafCarrot SeedsSandalwoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaBlack PepperCade oilMuskAmberChamomileBergamotViolet

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

NeroliBlack PepperCardamomCarrot Seeds

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisVioletGeraniumMate

Base6-8 hrs

AmberCedarSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCarrot Seeds, Sandalwood, Black Pepper and Amber. Durations are only published for Prada L'Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer86

Fall0

Winter42

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men78

Unisex20

Women2

Work 40%Casual 32%Date 20%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#23,424

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTherionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Therion reads as a dark, spicy woody scent with a clean, almost soapy edge. Bergamot, black pepper and bay leaf give it a brisk opening, then carrot seed, violet, cade and sandalwood pull it into drier, more textured territory. On skin, it can feel powdery, musky and slightly rubbery rather than plush or sweet. If you…

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Prada L'Homme is the gold standard for clean, modern luxury soap scents. It opens with an airy burst of green neroli and bright cardamom, quickly tamed by earthy carrot seeds that soften any harsh edge. Within ten minutes, powdery Tuscan iris takes complete control, wrapped in velvety violet petals and herbal mate tea…

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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, Therion or Prada L'Homme?

Therion takes 3 of 5 categories. Therion is rated 3.71/5 from 27 votes; Prada L'Homme is rated 4.46/5 from 14,696 votes. Choose Therion for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Prada L'Homme for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Therion or Prada L'Homme?

Therion lasts longest (Therion 75/100, Prada L'Homme 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Therion or Prada L'Homme?

Therion projects furthest (Therion 62/100, Prada L'Homme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Therion and Prada L'Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Carrot Seeds, Sandalwood, Black Pepper and Amber.

Is Therion or Prada L'Homme better for summer or winter?

Therion suits day or night wear; Prada L'Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Therion and Prada L'Homme?

Therion features Bay Leaf, Carrot Seeds, Sandalwood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Black Pepper. Prada L'Homme has top notes of Neroli, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Geranium and Mate, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli.