Art collection 201 Man vs L’Homme Idéal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L’Homme Idéal takes 2 of 3 categories.
Art collection 201 ManChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
L’Homme IdéalChoose it for a almond and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.
Art collection 201 Man1/3
L’Homme Idéal2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L’Homme Idéal
- Sillage & projection
- Art collection 201 Man
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L’Homme Idéal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Art collection 201 ManM. MicallefL’Homme IdéalGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.17/ 5 · 6,105 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL’Homme Idéal
SillageArt collection 201 Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody90%
citrus80%
fresh spicy70%
earthy60%
oud50%
almond100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
woody69%
nutty61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonOrange BlossomBitter OrangeBergamot
Heart
RosemaryNutmegLavenderCoriander
Base
VetiverAgarwood (Oud)OakmossWoody NotesAmbergris
Top20 to 45 minutes
CitrusesOrange BlossomBitter OrangeRosemary
Heart2 to 4 hours
AlmondTonka Bean
Base4 to 7 hours
LeatherCedarVetiver
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Rosemary and Vetiver. Durations are only published for L’Homme Idéal, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#65,687
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,915
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews210
Category winnerL’Homme IdéalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArt Collection 201 Man by M. Micallef leans into a crisp, aromatic profile that pairs citrus top notes like bergamot and lemon with a grounding base of vetiver and oud. It performs best during the cooler days of spring, offering a sophisticated, masculine scent for daily office wear. It is a refined option for those w…
Reviews →L’Homme Idéal by Guerlain introduces an unconventional balance of crisp orchard freshness and warm, edible sweetness. Crafted under perfumer Thierry Wasser in 2014, the composition starts with a lively spray of bitter orange, sharp citruses, aromatic rosemary, and clean orange blossom. This zesty opening quickly settl…
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, Art collection 201 Man or L’Homme Idéal?
L’Homme Idéal takes 2 of 3 categories. Art collection 201 Man is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; L’Homme Idéal is rated 4.17/5 from 6,105 votes. Choose Art collection 201 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose L’Homme Idéal for a almond and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.
Which lasts longer, Art collection 201 Man or L’Homme Idéal?
L’Homme Idéal lasts longest (L’Homme Idéal 67/100, Art collection 201 Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Art collection 201 Man or L’Homme Idéal?
Projection is very close: Art collection 201 Man 58/100, L’Homme Idéal 56/100 for sillage.
Do Art collection 201 Man and L’Homme Idéal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Rosemary and Vetiver.
Is Art collection 201 Man or L’Homme Idéal better for summer or winter?
Art collection 201 Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Art collection 201 Man and L’Homme Idéal?
Art collection 201 Man has top notes of Lemon, Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Nutmeg, Lavender and Coriander, a base of Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud), Oakmoss and Woody Notes. L’Homme Idéal has top notes of Citruses, Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange and Rosemary, heart notes of Almond and Tonka Bean, a base of Leather, Cedar and Vetiver.
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