Fragrance comparison

Fougère d’Argent vs Mugler Cologne Run Free

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,499 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fougère d’Argent

Tom Ford

4.251,104 votes

Rank #25,274 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Mugler Cologne Run Free

Mugler

3.85395 votes

Rank #15,707 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fougère d’Argent takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fougère d’Argent
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Mugler Cologne Run Free
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fougère d’Argent4/7

Mugler Cologne Run Free3/7

Ratings & consensus: Fougère d’Argent
Community sentiment: Fougère d’Argent
Longevity: Fougère d’Argent
Sillage & projection: Fougère d’Argent
Value for money: Mugler Cologne Run Free
Versatility: Mugler Cologne Run Free
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mugler Cologne Run Free

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fougère d’ArgentTom Ford

Mugler Cologne Run FreeMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 1,104 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 395 votes

Have 61%Had 19%Want 20%

Category winnerFougère d’ArgentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,104 votes

25%Love

49%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

395 votes

Category winnerFougère d’ArgentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityFougère d’Argent

SillageFougère d’Argent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value60

Category winnerMugler Cologne Run FreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

oud77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

oud100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, oud and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGingerMandarin Orange

Heart

AkigalawoodLabdanum

Base

Coumarin

Notes

AkigalawoodGinger

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGinger and Akigalawood. Durations are only published for Mugler Cologne Run Free, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer99

Fall65

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Category winnerMugler Cologne Run FreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex16

Women3

Men16

Unisex65

Women19

Casual 43%Work 38%Date 11%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,274

PerfumerLinda Song, Olivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,707

PerfumerShyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerMugler Cologne Run FreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fougère d’Argent by Tom Ford reinterprets the classic barbershop genre with a modern, woody backbone. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lavender and fresh ginger before warming into a clean, dry woody profile. Unlike traditional fougères that rely heavily on oakmoss, this composition utilizes Akigalawood to create…

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Mugler Cologne Run Free kicks off with a sharp blast of zesty purple ginger that wakes you right up. You will notice a brief sting of perfumer alcohol before the spicy kick settles into dry, peppery akigalawood and sheer musk. The feel is crisp, woody, and soap-clean without leaning powdery or heavy. It gives you the …

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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, Fougère d’Argent or Mugler Cologne Run Free?

Fougère d’Argent takes 4 of 7 categories. Fougère d’Argent is rated 4.25/5 from 1,104 votes; Mugler Cologne Run Free is rated 3.85/5 from 395 votes. Choose Fougère d’Argent for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Mugler Cologne Run Free for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fougère d’Argent or Mugler Cologne Run Free?

Fougère d’Argent lasts longest (Fougère d’Argent 70/100, Mugler Cologne Run Free 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougère d’Argent or Mugler Cologne Run Free?

Projection is very close: Fougère d’Argent 57/100, Mugler Cologne Run Free 55/100 for sillage.

Do Fougère d’Argent and Mugler Cologne Run Free smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger and Akigalawood.

Is Fougère d’Argent or Mugler Cologne Run Free better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mugler Cologne Run Free is the stronger pick. For winter, Fougère d’Argent is the stronger pick. Mugler Cologne Run Free suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougère d’Argent and Mugler Cologne Run Free?

Fougère d’Argent has top notes of Lavender, Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Akigalawood and Labdanum, a base of Coumarin. Mugler Cologne Run Free features Akigalawood and Ginger.