Fragrance comparison

Universe pour Homme vs Esprit du Roi

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 262 ratings analysed

3 wins

Universe pour Homme

Iceberg

3.9224 votes

Rank #34,753 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Esprit du Roi

Penhaligon's

3.80238 votes

Rank #6,764 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Universe pour Homme takes 3 of 5 categories.

Universe pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Esprit du Roi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Universe pour Homme3/5

Esprit du Roi2/5

Ratings & consensus: Esprit du Roi
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Universe pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Universe pour Homme
Value for money: Universe pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Esprit du Roi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Universe pour HommeIceberg

Esprit du RoiPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 28%Had 45%Want 27%

3.80/ 5 · 238 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerEsprit du RoiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

42%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

180 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityUniverse pour Homme

SillageUniverse pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value47

Category winnerUniverse pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BasilBirchBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Palisander RosewoodCorianderCardamomJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top

Tomato LeafMintAldehydesCitrusesBergamotCitronAmalfi LemonArtemisia

Heart

GeraniumClovesJasmineYlang-YlangHoneysuckle

Base

oak mossVetiverRaspberryAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Universe pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,753

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#6,764

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerEsprit du RoiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iceberg Universe pour Homme delivers an invigorating blast of Italian citrus and herbal greenness before settling into a warm, grounded forest floor. Natalie Gracia-Cetto designed this Eau de Toilette with zesty Amalfi lemon, crisp bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange up front, balanced by bitter fresh basil and raw bi…

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Esprit du Roi is a crisp green aromatic from Penhaligon's, built around tomato leaf, mint, citrus, geranium, clove, oakmoss and musky woods. Reviewers often describe it as clean, classy and traditional, with a lively herb garden opening rather than a simple lemon cologne. It suits people who like old-school aromatic c…

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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, Universe pour Homme or Esprit du Roi?

Universe pour Homme takes 3 of 5 categories. Universe pour Homme is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Esprit du Roi is rated 3.80/5 from 238 votes. Choose Universe pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Esprit du Roi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Universe pour Homme or Esprit du Roi?

Universe pour Homme lasts longest (Universe pour Homme 75/100, Esprit du Roi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Universe pour Homme or Esprit du Roi?

Universe pour Homme projects furthest (Universe pour Homme 66/100, Esprit du Roi 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Universe pour Homme and Esprit du Roi smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Universe pour Homme or Esprit du Roi better for summer or winter?

Universe pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Universe pour Homme and Esprit du Roi?

Universe pour Homme has top notes of Basil, Birch, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Coriander, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Esprit du Roi has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mint, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Raspberry and Ambergris.