Fragrance comparison

Zombie for Him vs Subalpine

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 309 ratings analysed

Zombie for Him

Demeter Fragrance

3.86281 votes

Rank #12,273 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Subalpine

Pineward Perfumes

3.9328 votes

Rank #32,647 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Zombie for Him
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Subalpine
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Zombie for Him3/7

Subalpine3/7

Ratings & consensus: Zombie for Him
Community sentiment: Subalpine
Longevity: Subalpine
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Zombie for Him
Versatility: Subalpine
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zombie for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Zombie for HimDemeter Fragrance

SubalpinePineward Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 281 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerZombie for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

281 votes

32%Love

39%Like

21%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerSubalpineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySubalpine

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value38

Category winnerZombie for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody83%

mossy65%

green48%

smoky30%

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

mossy74%

earthy65%

green56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PeatBoletus edulisMossGreen Leaves

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MossFirCedarBergamotBlack PepperVetiverGreen LeavesSandalwoodAmbrette

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMoss and Green Leaves. Durations are only published for Zombie for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter48

Day75

Night100

Spring90

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night17

Category winnerSubalpineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex66

Women2

Casual 53%Party 24%Date 14%Work 9%

Men45

Unisex55

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#32,647

PerfumerNicholas Nilsson

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerZombie for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Zombie for Him is a hyper-realistic atmospheric scent that captures the exact aroma of cold rain soaking into a dark forest floor. The initial spray delivers a sharp punch of damp potting soil, raw peat, and fresh boletus edulis mushrooms. It never smells gory. Instead, you get the sensation of digging your ha…

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Subalpine by Pineward Perfumes brings a refreshingly cold, damp atmosphere to the skin. It captures the smell of a misty Pacific Northwest forest floor using crisp pine needles, wet soil, and bitter citrus. Nicholas Nilsson designed this unisex fragrance for daytime wear during cool, overcast weather.

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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, Zombie for Him or Subalpine?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Zombie for Him is rated 3.86/5 from 281 votes; Subalpine is rated 3.93/5 from 28 votes. Choose Zombie for Him for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Subalpine for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zombie for Him or Subalpine?

They last about the same: Subalpine 54/100, Zombie for Him 52/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Zombie for Him or Subalpine?

Projection is very close: Zombie for Him 50/100, Subalpine 50/100 for sillage.

Do Zombie for Him and Subalpine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and mossy accords. Common notes include Moss and Green Leaves.

Is Zombie for Him or Subalpine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Subalpine is the stronger pick. For winter, Subalpine is the stronger pick. Zombie for Him suits evening wear; Subalpine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.