Fragrance comparison

Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 vs Paris – Édimbourg

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,293 ratings analysed

Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇

RECLASSIFIED RE调香室

2.333 votes

Rank #67,624 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Paris – Édimbourg

Chanel

4.291,290 votes

Rank #27,894 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

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

Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇1/2

Paris – Édimbourg1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paris – Édimbourg

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

Paris – ÉdimbourgChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 10%Want 90%

4.29/ 5 · 1,290 votes

Have 80%Had 20%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

50%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

1,290 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate33

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAbsolute Fougere 绝对馥奇

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value43

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

green30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

lavender48%

powdery30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotRosemaryLavenderBasilMintVerbenaArtemisia

Heart

CorianderCarnationCinnamonJuniper BerriesJasmineAngelicaWoody Notes

Base

LeatherSandalwoodAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverCypressBenzoin

Top20-30 mins

CypressJuniper Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarLavenderVetiver

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Juniper Berries, Vetiver and Cypress. Durations are only published for Paris – Édimbourg, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men46

Unisex48

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,624

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#27,894

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgHigher 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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The opening is bracing. Chanel Paris - Edimbourg kicks off with a sharp blast of cold juniper berries and fresh green cypress that feels like stepping into a northern pine grove at sunrise. After ten minutes, the piercing freshness softens into aromatic lavender, earthy vetiver, and dry pencil-shaving cedar. A delica…

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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 Paris – Édimbourg?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes; Paris – Édimbourg is rated 4.29/5 from 1,290 votes. Choose Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Paris – Édimbourg for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 or Paris – Édimbourg?

Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 projects furthest (Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 50/100, Paris – Édimbourg 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 and Paris – Édimbourg smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Juniper Berries, Vetiver and Cypress.

Is Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 or Paris – Édimbourg better for summer or winter?

Paris – Édimbourg suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Fougere 绝对馥奇 and Paris – Édimbourg?

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. Paris – Édimbourg has top notes of Cypress and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Cedar, Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Vanilla.