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BGTA vs L’Homme Idéal Cool

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

Updated 1,204 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Homme Idéal Cool takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • BGTA

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

  • L’Homme Idéal Cool

    Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

BGTA0/4
L’Homme Idéal Cool4/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
L’Homme Idéal Cool
Sillage & projection
L’Homme Idéal Cool
Value for money
L’Homme Idéal Cool
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
L’Homme Idéal Cool

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
BGTAPisello Parfum
L’Homme Idéal CoolGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%
4.14/ 5 · 1,203 votes
Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

45%Love
36%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

1,203 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity20
〰 Sillage25
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityL’Homme Idéal Cool

SillageL’Homme Idéal Cool

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value0
¤ Price value52
Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CoolBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
oud69%
aromatic61%
green100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
almond69%
aquatic61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Laotian OudPearLavenderMintLemonBergamotGreen AppleMandarin
Heart
GeraniumSaffronJasmineCinnamonVanillaVioletCardamomGinger
Base
AmberAmbergrisCedarFir ResinPatchouliSandalwoodAmbroxanGreen Tea
Top30 to 45 minutes
MintBergamotOrangeAnise
Heart2 to 4 hours
AlmondWater NotesNeroli
Base4 to 7 hours
AmbroxanVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Patchouli and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for L’Homme Idéal Cool, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring94
Summer100
Fall36
Winter12
Day100
Night29
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex0
Women50
Men88
Unisex11
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,809

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,150

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews163

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CoolHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BGTA by Pisello Parfum introduces a dense, woody punch softened by citrus and aromatics. Designed for men who appreciate dense, complex blends, this fragrance matches a cool evening out. It opens with sharp mint and sweet pear before revealing a deep, warm heart of cinnamon and chocolate, finally resting on a resinous…

Reviews →

L’Homme Idéal Cool by Guerlain is a crisp aromatic fougere that takes the line's signature almond character into brisk, warm-weather territory. It opens with an energizing splash of garden mint, sharp bergamot, sweet orange, and a spicy kick of anise. As the opening settles, smooth almond joins fresh water notes and c…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, BGTA or L’Homme Idéal Cool?

L’Homme Idéal Cool takes 4 of 4 categories. BGTA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; L’Homme Idéal Cool is rated 4.14/5 from 1,203 votes. Choose BGTA for a woody and citrus character. Choose L’Homme Idéal Cool for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, BGTA or L’Homme Idéal Cool?

L’Homme Idéal Cool lasts longest (L’Homme Idéal Cool 65/100, BGTA 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BGTA or L’Homme Idéal Cool?

L’Homme Idéal Cool projects furthest (L’Homme Idéal Cool 59/100, BGTA 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BGTA and L’Homme Idéal Cool smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Patchouli and Ambroxan.

Is BGTA or L’Homme Idéal Cool better for summer or winter?

L’Homme Idéal Cool suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BGTA and L’Homme Idéal Cool?

BGTA has top notes of Laotian Oud, Pear, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Saffron, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Cedar and Fir Resin. L’Homme Idéal Cool has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Orange and Anise, heart notes of Almond, Water Notes and Neroli, a base of Ambroxan, Vetiver and Patchouli.

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