Dover vs L'Homme Idéal Extrême
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dover takes 3 of 5 categories.
DoverChoose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dover3/5
L'Homme Idéal Extrême2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dover
- Sillage & projection
- Dover
- Value for money
- Dover
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DoverLuxury BlendL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 43%
4.37/ 5 · 3,367 votes
Have 47%Had 9%Want 45%
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
9%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
18%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
59%Love
27%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
3,367 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDover
SillageDover
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDoverBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
lavender77%
amber69%
tobacco61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
almond84%
tobacco77%
leather69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet and tobacco
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CinnamonRaspberryCardamomLemonSweet OrangePassionfruitSolar NotesBergamot
Heart
LavenderAmberClary SageCashmere WoodRoseTonka BeanHeliotrope
Base
CaramelTobaccoSuedeVanillaMuskPatchouliCedar
Top30 to 45 minutes
AlmondPink PepperBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
PlumCinnamonHeliotrope
Base4 to 7 hours
TobaccoLeatherPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Bergamot, Heliotrope and Tobacco. Durations are only published for L'Homme Idéal Extrême, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer50
Fall63
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring58
Summer16
Fall100
Winter99
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#55,274
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,227
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews207
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDover opens with a bright hit of raspberry, passionfruit and citrus, quickly warmed by cardamom, cinnamon and a smooth lavender amber heart. It reads sweet, aromatic and slightly spiced rather than fresh. As it settles, caramel, vanilla, tobacco and suede give it a plush, warm finish with noticeable presence. It suits…
Reviews →L'Homme Idéal Extrême by Guerlain presents a rich interpretation of the brand's almond signature. The fragrance opens with zesty bergamot, vibrant pink pepper, and a distinctive nutty almond accord. As the initial brightness settles, luscious ripe plum and warm cinnamon emerge, softened by powdery heliotrope in the he…
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, Dover or L'Homme Idéal Extrême?
Dover takes 3 of 5 categories. Dover is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; L'Homme Idéal Extrême is rated 4.37/5 from 3,367 votes. Choose Dover for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose L'Homme Idéal Extrême for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Dover or L'Homme Idéal Extrême?
Dover lasts longest (Dover 80/100, L'Homme Idéal Extrême 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dover or L'Homme Idéal Extrême?
Dover projects furthest (Dover 73/100, L'Homme Idéal Extrême 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dover and L'Homme Idéal Extrême smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and tobacco accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Bergamot, Heliotrope and Tobacco.
Is Dover or L'Homme Idéal Extrême better for summer or winter?
Dover suits evening wear; L'Homme Idéal Extrême suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dover and L'Homme Idéal Extrême?
Dover has top notes of Cinnamon, Raspberry, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Amber, Clary Sage and Cashmere Wood, a base of Caramel, Tobacco, Suede and Vanilla. L'Homme Idéal Extrême has top notes of Almond, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Cinnamon and Heliotrope, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Patchouli and Cedar.
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