Fragrance comparison

Augusto vs L’Homme Idéal

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,111 ratings analysed

3 wins

Augusto

Prudence Paris

3.676 votes

Rank #48,438 WoodyCitrus

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71%scent match

Closely related

L’Homme Idéal

Guerlain

4.176,105 votes

Rank #4,158 AlmondCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Augusto takes 3 of 5 categories.

Augusto
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.
L’Homme Idéal
Choose it for a almond and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.

Augusto3/5

L’Homme Idéal2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Augusto
Sillage & projection: Augusto
Value for money: L’Homme Idéal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Augusto
Fragranxe ranking: L’Homme Idéal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AugustoPrudence Paris

L’Homme IdéalGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

4.17/ 5 · 6,105 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityAugusto

SillageAugusto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerL’Homme IdéalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

almond84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

nutty61%

almond100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

woody69%

nutty61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both citrus, almond and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

AlmondTonka BeanWoodsy Notes

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverMuskPatchouli

Top20 to 45 minutes

CitrusesOrange BlossomBitter OrangeRosemary

Heart2 to 4 hours

AlmondTonka Bean

Base4 to 7 hours

LeatherCedarVetiver

Category winnerAugustoLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter0

Day75

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men85

Unisex13

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,438

PerfumerPrudence Kilgour

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#4,158

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerL’Homme IdéalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Augusto by Prudence Paris opens with a burst of crisp bergamot and bright citruses that instantly feels like stepping out of a cool morning shower. As the sharp citrus settles, the scent reveals a smooth heart of green almond, warm tonka bean, and dry woods that gives the blend a gentle, nutty richness. The dry-down l…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Augusto or L’Homme Idéal?

Augusto takes 3 of 5 categories. Augusto is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; L’Homme Idéal is rated 4.17/5 from 6,105 votes. Choose Augusto for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose L’Homme Idéal for a almond and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Augusto or L’Homme Idéal?

Augusto lasts longest (Augusto 73/100, L’Homme Idéal 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Augusto or L’Homme Idéal?

Augusto projects furthest (Augusto 69/100, L’Homme Idéal 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Augusto and L’Homme Idéal smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, almond and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Almond, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.

Is Augusto or L’Homme Idéal better for summer or winter?

Augusto suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Augusto and L’Homme Idéal?

Augusto has top notes of Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Almond, Tonka Bean and Woodsy Notes, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Patchouli. 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.