Angélique Noire vs Why Not a Fougère
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
6%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Angélique Noire takes 7 of 8 categories.
Angélique NoireChoose it for a musky and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Why Not a FougèreChoose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Angélique Noire7/8
Why Not a Fougère1/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Angélique Noire
- Community sentiment
- Angélique Noire
- Longevity
- Angélique Noire
- Sillage & projection
- Angélique Noire
- Value for money
- Why Not a Fougère
- Versatility
- Angélique Noire
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Angélique Noire
- Fragranxe ranking
- Angélique Noire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Angélique NoireGuerlainWhy Not a FougèreMark BuxtonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 4,357 votes
Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%
3.74/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%
Category winnerAngélique NoireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
27%Like
5%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
4,357 votes
19%Love
52%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerAngélique NoireMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAngélique Noire
SillageAngélique Noire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWhy Not a FougèreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familymusky100%
vanilla91%
powdery83%
amber74%
sweet65%
fruity56%
aromatic100%
herbal92%
fresh spicy84%
floral77%
citrus69%
woody61%
Scent match6%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
AngelicaPearPink Pepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
JasmineCaraway
Base5 to 8 hours
VanillaCedar
Top15 to 30 minutes
Cedar NeedlesPink PepperBergamotAngelicaPearMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
ChamomileGeraniumLavenderVioletSageMagnolia
Base3 to 4 hours
PatchouliNarcissusOsmanthusTonka BeanMusk
Category winnerAngélique NoireLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer40
Fall100
Winter90
Day100
Night95
Spring73
Summer73
Fall100
Winter45
Day100
Night57
Category winnerAngélique NoireMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,432
PerfumerDaniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews208
Overall rank#41,951
PerfumerDavid Chieze
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerAngélique NoireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAngélique Noire by Guerlain is an oriental floral fragrance built on an unusual contrast between sharp greenery and comforting sweetness. The scent opens with the crisp, botanical bite of angelica stem paired with juicy pear and a light flick of pink pepper. As the sharp green edge settles, a creamy heart of jasmine a…
Reviews →Why Not a Fougère by Mark Buxton presents an unconventional, modern twist on traditional barbershop perfumery. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp cedar needles, brightened by spicy pink pepper, angelica, and juicy pear. As the scent settles, a soothing heart emerges …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Angélique Noire or Why Not a Fougère?
Angélique Noire takes 7 of 8 categories. Angélique Noire is rated 4.40/5 from 4,357 votes; Why Not a Fougère is rated 3.74/5 from 31 votes. Choose Angélique Noire for a musky and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Why Not a Fougère for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Angélique Noire or Why Not a Fougère?
Angélique Noire lasts longest (Angélique Noire 69/100, Why Not a Fougère 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Angélique Noire or Why Not a Fougère?
Angélique Noire projects furthest (Angélique Noire 58/100, Why Not a Fougère 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Angélique Noire and Why Not a Fougère smell similar?
Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Angelica, Pear and Pink Pepper.
Is Angélique Noire or Why Not a Fougère better for summer or winter?
For summer, Why Not a Fougère is the stronger pick. For winter, Angélique Noire is the stronger pick. Angélique Noire suits day or night wear; Why Not a Fougère suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Angélique Noire and Why Not a Fougère?
Angélique Noire has top notes of Angelica, Pear and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine and Caraway, a base of Vanilla and Cedar. Why Not a Fougère has top notes of Cedar Needles, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Angelica, heart notes of Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Narcissus, Osmanthus and Tonka Bean.
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