Fragrance comparison

#007 Idée Fixe vs Petitgrain

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

2 wins

#007 Idée Fixe

L’envie Parfums

4.0448 votes

Rank #15,953 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Petitgrain

Manos Gerakinis

4.205 votes

Rank #52,782 VanillaCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#007 Idée Fixe takes 2 of 4 categories.

#007 Idée Fixe
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Petitgrain
Choose it for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

#007 Idée Fixe2/4

Petitgrain1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: #007 Idée Fixe
Sillage & projection: Petitgrain
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: #007 Idée Fixe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#007 Idée FixeL’envie Parfums

PetitgrainManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity#007 Idée Fixe

SillagePetitgrain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

vanilla100%

coconut88%

sweet77%

woody65%

powdery53%

lactonic42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both vanilla, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperCardamomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodBenzoinCinnamonIris

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodCedarLabdanumPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperRed Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaPetitgrainIris

Base6-8+ hrs

CoconutSandalwoodCedar

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer10

Fall97

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex39

Women0

Date 39%Party 25%Casual 20%Work 16%

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 29%Work 22%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,953

PerfumerFanny Grau, Isaac Sinclair

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#52,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner#007 Idée FixeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'envie Parfums #007 Idée Fixe is a warm oriental fragrance built around rich spices and creamy vanilla. The scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and cardamom, lifted by a quick flash of bergamot that vanishes in minutes. As it warms on skin, powdery iris and sweet cinnamon blend into smooth benzoin resin an…

Reviews →

Do not let the name fool you. Manos Gerakinis Petitgrain is not a simple bitter orange cologne. Instead, the Greek niche house pairs bright green petitgrain leaves with spicy black pepper, velvety red rose, and an unexpectedly lush vanilla core. As the scent warms on pulse points, a creamy wave of milky coconut and po…

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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, #007 Idée Fixe or Petitgrain?

#007 Idée Fixe takes 2 of 4 categories. #007 Idée Fixe is rated 4.04/5 from 48 votes; Petitgrain is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose #007 Idée Fixe for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Petitgrain for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, #007 Idée Fixe or Petitgrain?

#007 Idée Fixe lasts longest (#007 Idée Fixe 77/100, Petitgrain 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #007 Idée Fixe or Petitgrain?

Petitgrain projects furthest (Petitgrain 70/100, #007 Idée Fixe 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #007 Idée Fixe and Petitgrain smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Iris.

Is #007 Idée Fixe or Petitgrain better for summer or winter?

#007 Idée Fixe suits evening wear; Petitgrain suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #007 Idée Fixe and Petitgrain?

#007 Idée Fixe has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Cinnamon, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Labdanum. Petitgrain has top notes of Black Pepper and Red Rose, heart notes of Vanilla, Petitgrain and Iris, a base of Coconut, Sandalwood and Cedar.