Fragrance comparison

Fantasquatic vs Paul Donnant for Him

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fantasquatic

Mugler

3.83116 votes

Rank #16,095 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Paul Donnant for Him

Paul Donnant

4.867 votes

Rank #30,680 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fantasquatic takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fantasquatic
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paul Donnant for Him
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fantasquatic3/4

Paul Donnant for Him1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fantasquatic
Sillage & projection: Fantasquatic
Value for money: Paul Donnant for Him
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fantasquatic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FantasquaticMugler

Paul Donnant for HimPaul Donnant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%

4.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

116 votes

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityFantasquatic

SillageFantasquatic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPaul Donnant for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine91%

amber83%

salty74%

warm spicy65%

woody56%

woody100%

citrus91%

amber83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea NotesCardamomCoriander

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisPapyrusPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeLemonBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

RoseNutmegCardamomCorianderLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberSandalwoodLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Cardamom and Coriander. Durations are only published for Fantasquatic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night33

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex64

Women16

Casual 41%Work 32%Date 17%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#30,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFantasquaticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fantasquatic by Mugler delivers an unexpected twist on the traditional summer aquatic. A sharp splash of tart grapefruit and bitter lemon peel cuts through the air first. Seconds later, crushed green cardamom seeds and cold coriander seeds crackle against an authentic surge of salty sea notes. You will not find sticky…

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Paul Donnant for Him opens with a bright burst of citrus led by mandarin orange, grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts into a dry, aromatic heart where nutmeg, cardamom, coriander, and rose add a gentle spicy bite. The dry down relies on cedar, sandalwood, patchouli, and leathe…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fantasquatic or Paul Donnant for Him?

Fantasquatic takes 3 of 4 categories. Fantasquatic is rated 3.83/5 from 116 votes; Paul Donnant for Him is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Fantasquatic for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paul Donnant for Him for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fantasquatic or Paul Donnant for Him?

Fantasquatic lasts longest (Fantasquatic 68/100, Paul Donnant for Him 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fantasquatic or Paul Donnant for Him?

Fantasquatic projects furthest (Fantasquatic 58/100, Paul Donnant for Him 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fantasquatic and Paul Donnant for Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Cardamom and Coriander.

Is Fantasquatic or Paul Donnant for Him better for summer or winter?

Fantasquatic suits daytime wear; Paul Donnant for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fantasquatic and Paul Donnant for Him?

Fantasquatic has top notes of Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Sea Notes, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Ambergris, Papyrus and Patchouli. Paul Donnant for Him has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Leather and Cedar.