Fragrance comparison

Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 vs Darley

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 887 ratings analysed

Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇

RECLASSIFIED RE调香室

2.333 votes

Rank #66,467 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Darley

Parfums de Marly

4.08884 votes

Rank #3,623 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Darley takes 2 of 2 categories.

Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character.
Darley
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇0/2

Darley2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇RECLASSIFIED RE调香室

DarleyParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 10%Want 90%

4.08/ 5 · 884 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

884 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate33

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageDarley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value33

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

green30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotRosemaryLavenderBasilMintVerbenaArtemisia

Heart

CorianderCarnationCinnamonJuniper BerriesJasmineAngelicaWoody Notes

Base

LeatherSandalwoodAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverCypressBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

MintBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonAfrican Orange FlowerRoseRosemary

Base5-8 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberGuaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Lavender and Mint. Durations are only published for Darley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

Work 39%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,623

PerfumerFrancis Deleamont

Launched—

Reviews139

Category winnerDarleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute Fougere leans into the classic fougere idea with a bright citrus and herbal opening, then settles into woods, moss, leather and soft amber. It reads fresh, aromatic and slightly green first, with a drier, more traditionally masculine character underneath. If you enjoy lavender, rosemary, mint and oakmoss over…

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Parfums de Marly Darley strikes an immediate balance between brisk barbershop cleanliness and creamy oriental warmth. The first spritz unleashes a sharp flash of Amalfi lemon alongside cooling garden mint and sparkling bergamot. Within minutes, that citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart of French lavender, sweet …

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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, Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 or Darley?

Darley takes 2 of 2 categories. Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes; Darley is rated 4.08/5 from 884 votes. Choose Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 for a citrus and aromatic character. Choose Darley for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 or Darley?

Darley projects furthest (Darley 57/100, Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 and Darley smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Lavender and Mint.

Is Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 or Darley better for summer or winter?

Darley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 and Darley?

Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary and Lavender, heart notes of Coriander, Carnation, Cinnamon and Juniper Berries, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli. Darley has top notes of Mint, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, African Orange Flower and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Guaiac Wood.