Fragrance comparison

Zara Homme vs Onde Sensuelle

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 448 ratings analysed

6 wins

Zara Homme

Zara

4.4639 votes

Rank #13,881 CinnamonWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Onde Sensuelle

L'Artisan Parfumeur

3.76409 votes

Rank #8,817 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zara Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Zara Homme
Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Onde Sensuelle
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Zara Homme6/7

Onde Sensuelle1/7

Ratings & consensus: Zara Homme
Community sentiment: Zara Homme
Longevity: Zara Homme
Sillage & projection: Zara Homme
Value for money: Zara Homme
Versatility: Zara Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Onde Sensuelle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zara HommeZara

Onde SensuelleL'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 28%Had 27%Want 45%

3.76/ 5 · 409 votes

Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%

Category winnerZara HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

30%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

409 votes

Category winnerZara HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityZara Homme

SillageZara Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value45

Category winnerZara HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cinnamon100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

musky70%

fresh spicy60%

powdery50%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy83%

citrus65%

aromatic48%

musky30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

CinnamonCumin

Base

CedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperWhite PepperGingerCuminCinnamonJuniperSaffronCloves

Base5-7 hrs

Natural MuskAgarwood (Oud)Amber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cinnamon and Cumin. Durations are only published for Onde Sensuelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring21

Summer14

Fall93

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night41

Category winnerZara HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men23

Unisex53

Women23

Casual 38%Work 30%Date 22%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#8,817

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerOnde SensuelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Homme opens with a sharp splash of grapefruit before settling into a warm blend of cinnamon and earthy cumin. It dries down to a quiet base of cedar and clean musk on the skin. This scent fits a casual guy looking for a simple, budget-friendly everyday option for cooler weather.

Reviews →

L'Artisan Parfumeur Onde Sensuelle is a lively contrast between frosty citrus and fiery kitchen spices. It kicks off with a mouthwatering burst of bitter grapefruit and bright bergamot, feeling like an ice-cold tonic on a warm morning. Within minutes, the temperature climbs as cracked black pepper, fresh ginger, and c…

Reviews →

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, Zara Homme or Onde Sensuelle?

Zara Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Zara Homme is rated 4.46/5 from 39 votes; Onde Sensuelle is rated 3.76/5 from 409 votes. Choose Zara Homme for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Onde Sensuelle for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zara Homme or Onde Sensuelle?

They last about the same: Zara Homme 64/100, Onde Sensuelle 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Zara Homme or Onde Sensuelle?

Zara Homme projects furthest (Zara Homme 63/100, Onde Sensuelle 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zara Homme and Onde Sensuelle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Cumin.

Is Zara Homme or Onde Sensuelle better for summer or winter?

For summer, Onde Sensuelle is the stronger pick. For winter, Zara Homme is the stronger pick. Zara Homme suits evening wear; Onde Sensuelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zara Homme and Onde Sensuelle?

Zara Homme has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon and Cumin, a base of Cedar and Musk. Onde Sensuelle has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, White Pepper, Ginger and Cumin, a base of Natural Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.