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Fougèriste vs Lunar Minérale

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

Updated 63 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fougèriste takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Fougèriste

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Lunar Minérale

    Choose it for a lavender and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fougèriste2/4
Lunar Minérale1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Lunar Minérale
Value for money
Fougèriste
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fougèriste

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
FougèristeAngelos Créations Olfactives
Lunar MinéraleHouse of Cosmo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.44/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 26%Had 8%Want 67%
4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
69%Love
20%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
5%Hate

55 votes

75%Love
13%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLunar Minérale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value71
¤ Price value54
Category winnerFougèristeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
lavender69%
fresh spicy61%
lavender100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
musky61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both lavender, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
DewberryTunisian NeroliLemonBergamot
Heart
LavenderOrange BlossomViolet LeafEgyptian JasmineCrithmumBrazilian RosewoodBasil
Base
IndoleMuskAustralian SandalwoodMossAtlas CedarVirginia CedarPatchouliTonka Bean
Top20-30 mins
Wet StoneBergamotjuniper berry
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderCardamomViolet LeafSaltRose Water
Base6-8+ hrs
AmbroxanVirginia CedarAtlas CedarClearwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Violet Leaf and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Lunar Minérale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer74
Fall67
Winter44
Day100
Night58
Spring75
Summer100
Fall25
Winter25
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex48
Women3
Men43
Unisex57
Women0
Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 10%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,654

PerfumerAngelos Balamis

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#45,515

PerfumerBérénice Watteau

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFougèristeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angelos Créations Olfactives builds Fougèriste around an unconventional barbershop framework that pairs sharp citrus with lush, animalic florals. The opening snaps with tart dewberry, bitter bergamot, and crisp Tunisian neroli before diving into an aromatic heart of French lavender, herbal basil, and sea fennel. Unlik…

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Lunar Minérale by House of Cosmo delivers an airy, mineral chill that feels instantly modern. It starts fast. A sharp spritz of tart bergamot and cracked juniper berry lands against a wet gravel note, smelling like cold rain falling over granite slabs. Soon, aromatic French lavender and crushed cardamom warm the heart…

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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, Fougèriste or Lunar Minérale?

Fougèriste takes 2 of 4 categories. Fougèriste is rated 4.44/5 from 55 votes; Lunar Minérale is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Fougèriste for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lunar Minérale for a lavender and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fougèriste or Lunar Minérale?

They last about the same: Fougèriste 80/100, Lunar Minérale 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fougèriste or Lunar Minérale?

Lunar Minérale projects furthest (Lunar Minérale 75/100, Fougèriste 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougèriste and Lunar Minérale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Violet Leaf and Virginia Cedar.

Is Fougèriste or Lunar Minérale better for summer or winter?

Fougèriste suits daytime wear; Lunar Minérale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougèriste and Lunar Minérale?

Fougèriste has top notes of Dewberry, Tunisian Neroli, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Violet Leaf and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Indole, Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Moss. Lunar Minérale has top notes of Wet Stone, Bergamot and juniper berry, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Violet Leaf and Salt, a base of Ambroxan, Virginia Cedar, Atlas Cedar and Clearwood.

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