Fragrance comparison

Fashion Man vs Le Roi Soleil (The Perfumed Court; Natural)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Fashion Man

Guepard

3.867 votes

Rank #23,404 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

DSH Perfumes

4.002 votes

Rank #61,950 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fashion Man takes 2 of 3 categories.

Fashion Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le Roi Soleil (The Perfumed Court; Natural)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fashion Man2/3

Le Roi Soleil (The Perfumed Court; Natural)1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Fashion Man
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Le Roi Soleil (The Perfumed Court; Natural)
Fragranxe ranking: Fashion Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fashion ManGuepard

Le Roi Soleil (The Perfumed Court; Natural)DSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageFashion Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

leather50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

leather77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonSpicesBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

RosemaryCorianderOregano

Base4 to 5 hours

LeatherPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryOrangeBergamotAmalfi LemonLime

Heart2-3 hrs

OreganoCloveLavenderCarnationJasmineAfrican Orange Flower

Base5-7 hrs

BirchAmbrette (Musk Mallow)OakmossAmberOlibanumLeather

Category winnerLe Roi Soleil (The Perfumed Court; Natural)Longest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,404

PerfumerAnnick Gault

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#61,950

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFashion ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fashion Man by Guepard brings a bold, classic structure built around zesty citrus and pungent culinary herbs. Created by perfumer Annick Gault in 2004, the scent begins with a brisk rush of Amalfi lemon and crisp bergamot, paired with an invigorating kick of assorted spices. As the initial sharpness settles, a dry, gr…

Reviews →

Le Roi Soleil by DSH Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of wild rosemary, tart Amalfi lemon, and sweet bitter orange. It is completely natural. The initial solvent lift burns off within two minutes, revealing an intensely botanical heart packed with dried oregano, sharp clove bud, and honeyed African orange flower. You…

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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, Fashion Man or Le Roi Soleil (The Perfumed Court; Natural)?

Fashion Man takes 2 of 3 categories. Fashion Man is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Le Roi Soleil (The Perfumed Court; Natural) is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Fashion Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Roi Soleil (The Perfumed Court; Natural) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Fashion Man or Le Roi Soleil (The Perfumed Court; Natural)?

Fashion Man projects furthest (Fashion Man 63/100, Le Roi Soleil (The Perfumed Court; Natural) 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fashion Man and Le Roi Soleil (The Perfumed Court; Natural) smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary and Oregano.

Is Fashion Man or Le Roi Soleil (The Perfumed Court; Natural) better for summer or winter?

Fashion Man suits daytime wear; Le Roi Soleil (The Perfumed Court; Natural) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fashion Man and Le Roi Soleil (The Perfumed Court; Natural)?

Fashion Man has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Coriander and Oregano, a base of Leather, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Le Roi Soleil (The Perfumed Court; Natural) has top notes of Rosemary, Orange, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Oregano, Clove, Lavender and Carnation, a base of Birch, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Oakmoss and Amber.