Fragrance comparison

Folhas de Limão e Graviola vs Why Not a Fougère

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 160 ratings analysed

4 wins

Folhas de Limão e Graviola

Natura

3.99129 votes

Rank #14,931 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Why Not a Fougère

Mark Buxton

3.7431 votes

Rank #38,828 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Folhas de Limão e Graviola takes 4 of 7 categories.

Folhas de Limão e Graviola
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Why Not a Fougère
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Folhas de Limão e Graviola4/7

Why Not a Fougère3/7

Ratings & consensus: Folhas de Limão e Graviola
Community sentiment: Folhas de Limão e Graviola
Longevity: Why Not a Fougère
Sillage & projection: Why Not a Fougère
Value for money: Folhas de Limão e Graviola
Versatility: Why Not a Fougère
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Folhas de Limão e Graviola

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Folhas de Limão e GraviolaNatura

Why Not a FougèreMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

Category winnerFolhas de Limão e GraviolaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

129 votes

19%Love

52%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerFolhas de Limão e GraviolaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityWhy Not a Fougère

SillageWhy Not a Fougère

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value39

Category winnerFolhas de Limão e GraviolaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SoursopLemon LeafLimeBergamotLemon VerbenaBasilMandarin OrangePear

Heart

Transparent FlowersPeonyVioletMagnoliaOrange Blossom

Base

Madagascar VanillaAmberMuskTonka BeanSandalwood

Top15 to 30 minutes

Cedar NeedlesPink PepperBergamotAngelicaPearMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

ChamomileGeraniumLavenderVioletSageMagnolia

Base3 to 4 hours

PatchouliNarcissusOsmanthusTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Pear and Violet. Durations are only published for Why Not a Fougère, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer100

Fall28

Winter15

Day100

Night24

Spring73

Summer73

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night57

Category winnerWhy Not a FougèreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex69

Women26

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,931

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#38,828

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFolhas de Limão e GraviolaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Folhas de Limão e Graviola by Natura is a refreshing, aromatic body splash designed for sweltering summer days. It centers on the vibrant, natural scent of crushed lemon leaves paired with the creamy, unique presence of soursop. This is a go-to choice for post-shower cooling, offering a bright, herbal boost when the t…

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Why Not a Fougère by Mark Buxton presents an unconventional, modern twist on traditional barbershop perfumery. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp cedar needles, brightened by spicy pink pepper, angelica, and juicy pear. As the scent settles, a soothing heart emerges …

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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, Folhas de Limão e Graviola or Why Not a Fougère?

Folhas de Limão e Graviola takes 4 of 7 categories. Folhas de Limão e Graviola is rated 3.99/5 from 129 votes; Why Not a Fougère is rated 3.74/5 from 31 votes. Choose Folhas de Limão e Graviola for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Why Not a Fougère for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Folhas de Limão e Graviola or Why Not a Fougère?

Why Not a Fougère lasts longest (Why Not a Fougère 65/100, Folhas de Limão e Graviola 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Folhas de Limão e Graviola or Why Not a Fougère?

Why Not a Fougère projects furthest (Why Not a Fougère 50/100, Folhas de Limão e Graviola 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Folhas de Limão e Graviola and Why Not a Fougère smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Pear and Violet.

Is Folhas de Limão e Graviola or Why Not a Fougère better for summer or winter?

For summer, Folhas de Limão e Graviola is the stronger pick. For winter, Why Not a Fougère is the stronger pick. Folhas de Limão e Graviola suits daytime wear; Why Not a Fougère suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Folhas de Limão e Graviola and Why Not a Fougère?

Folhas de Limão e Graviola has top notes of Soursop, Lemon Leaf, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Transparent Flowers, Peony, Violet and Magnolia, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Tonka Bean. Why Not a Fougère has top notes of Cedar Needles, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Angelica, heart notes of Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Narcissus, Osmanthus and Tonka Bean.