Fragrance comparison

Truth For Men vs Homem Zero Grau

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,333 ratings analysed

Truth For Men

Calvin Klein

3.971,302 votes

Rank #30,888 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Homem Zero Grau

Natura

4.4831 votes

Rank #31,120 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Zero Grau takes 4 of 7 categories.

Truth For Men
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Homem Zero Grau
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Truth For Men3/7

Homem Zero Grau4/7

Ratings & consensus: Homem Zero Grau
Community sentiment: Homem Zero Grau
Longevity: Homem Zero Grau
Sillage & projection: Homem Zero Grau
Value for money: Truth For Men
Versatility: Truth For Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Truth For Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Truth For MenCalvin Klein

Homem Zero GrauNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 1,302 votes

Have 46%Had 35%Want 20%

4.48/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 28%Had 38%Want 34%

Category winnerHomem Zero GrauRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,302 votes

65%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerHomem Zero GrauMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityHomem Zero Grau

SillageHomem Zero Grau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value59

Category winnerTruth For MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

green72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

patchouli30%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

fruity61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BasilCardamomGreen Leaves

Heart1 to 2 hours

FernResins

Base2 to 4 hours

Red CedarPatchouliExotic Woods

Top

LemonNutmegRed AppleGingerCardamomBergamotMandarin OrangeBasil

Heart

LavenderGeraniumHyacinth

Base

Iso E SuperMuskPatchouliCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesBasil, Cardamom and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Truth For Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall29

Winter11

Day100

Night18

Spring75

Summer100

Fall21

Winter8

Day100

Night27

Category winnerTruth For MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women1

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,888

PerfumerGivaudan, Michel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,120

PerfumerVerônica Casanova, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTruth For MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Truth For Men by Calvin Klein is a fresh aromatic fougere built around crisp greenery and dry woods. Released in 2002, this daytime fragrance opens with an herbal rush of basil, cardamom, and wet green leaves. The heart moves into an earthy, woodland character shaped by fern and warm resins, keeping the texture clean …

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Natura Homem Zero Grau is a woody aquatic fragrance for men that centers on a bright, crisp blend of citrus and spices. Launched in 2013, it features an opening of lemon, bergamot, and pineapple, supported by a heart of lavender and geranium. It is a sharp, cooling scent ideal for high-heat summer days or intense phys…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Truth For Men or Homem Zero Grau?

Homem Zero Grau takes 4 of 7 categories. Truth For Men is rated 3.97/5 from 1,302 votes; Homem Zero Grau is rated 4.48/5 from 31 votes. Choose Truth For Men for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Homem Zero Grau for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Truth For Men or Homem Zero Grau?

Homem Zero Grau lasts longest (Homem Zero Grau 67/100, Truth For Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Truth For Men or Homem Zero Grau?

Homem Zero Grau projects furthest (Homem Zero Grau 60/100, Truth For Men 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Truth For Men and Homem Zero Grau smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is Truth For Men or Homem Zero Grau better for summer or winter?

For summer, Truth For Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Truth For Men is the stronger pick. Truth For Men suits daytime wear; Homem Zero Grau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Truth For Men and Homem Zero Grau?

Truth For Men has top notes of Basil, Cardamom and Green Leaves, heart notes of Fern and Resins, a base of Red Cedar, Patchouli and Exotic Woods. Homem Zero Grau has top notes of Lemon, Nutmeg, Red Apple and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Hyacinth, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Patchouli and Cedar.