Fragrance comparison

FOUCO vs My Rules

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

FOUCO

Anfar 1950

4.3531 votes

Rank #30,043 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

My Rules

Playboy

4.3824 votes

Rank #27,744 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Rules takes 3 of 5 categories.

FOUCO
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
My Rules
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

FOUCO2/5

My Rules3/5

Ratings & consensus: My Rules
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: FOUCO
Sillage & projection: FOUCO
Value for money: My Rules
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: My Rules

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FOUCOAnfar 1950

My RulesPlayboy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 2%Want 70%

4.38/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%

Category winnerMy RulesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

23%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

31 votes

46%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityFOUCO

SillageFOUCO

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMy RulesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

herbal61%

amber100%

woody65%

warm spicy30%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon ZestArtemisiaBergamotMint

Heart

Green NotesPineappleGeraniumLavender

Base

Iso E SuperSandalwoodCedarTonka BeanAmberwood

Top

Black PepperBergamotMintArtemisia

Heart

LavenderHazelnutClearwoodSaltTonka Bean

Base

AmberwoodPatchouliMossCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Mint and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer47

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night93

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,043

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,744

PerfumerCoralie Spicher

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMy RulesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

FOUCO by Anfar 1950 opens with sharp lemon zest and bruised mint before settling into herbal geranium and sweet pineapple. A heavy dose of Iso E Super and cedar anchor the green aromatic top, creating a bright projection for warm spring mornings. Built for casual daytime wear, it combines classic barber-shop lavender …

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My Rules by Playboy opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and cool mint that quickly snaps your attention. A splash of citrusy bergamot and bitter artemisia keeps the top light, preventing the spice from becoming heavy. As the initial splash calms down, a warm heart of roasted hazelnut, clearwood, and soothing lave…

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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, FOUCO or My Rules?

My Rules takes 3 of 5 categories. FOUCO is rated 4.35/5 from 31 votes; My Rules is rated 4.38/5 from 24 votes. Choose FOUCO for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose My Rules for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, FOUCO or My Rules?

FOUCO lasts longest (FOUCO 78/100, My Rules 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, FOUCO or My Rules?

FOUCO projects furthest (FOUCO 70/100, My Rules 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do FOUCO and My Rules smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Mint and Lavender.

Is FOUCO or My Rules better for summer or winter?

My Rules suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in FOUCO and My Rules?

FOUCO has top notes of Lemon Zest, Artemisia, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Green Notes, Pineapple, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Iso E Super, Sandalwood, Cedar and Tonka Bean. My Rules has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Hazelnut, Clearwood and Salt, a base of Amberwood, Patchouli, Moss and Cashmere Wood.