Fragrance comparison

Fougere vs Lapide

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Fougere

Jovoy Paris

3.3826 votes

Rank #53,300 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Lapide

Parallax Olfactory

3.002 votes

Rank #63,916 FreshCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Fougere
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lapide
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fougere2/4

Lapide2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FougereJovoy Paris

LapideParallax Olfactory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 28%Had 24%Want 49%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

35%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityLapide

SillageLapide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value25

Category winnerFougereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fruity61%

fresh100%

citrus88%

sweet77%

fruity65%

tropical53%

aquatic42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBasil

Heart

PineappleNeroliGeranium

Base

OakmossSandalwoodTonka Bean

Notes

LimeIcePineapple

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLime and Pineapple. Durations are only published for Lapide, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall56

Winter56

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 26%Party 19%Date 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,300

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,916

PerfumerLinda Sivrican

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFougereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fougere by Jovoy Paris offers a bright, citrus-forward twist on the traditional aromatic template. Jerome Epinette pairs sharp lime with herbaceous basil at the top, creating a crisp opening that feels modern rather than stuffy. It is a clean, easygoing option for warm spring mornings and casual office wear.

Reviews →

Lapide by Parallax Olfactory delivers a sharp, frozen citrus punch unlike typical department store colognes. It opens with bitter lime popsicles and crunchy ice. You feel an immediate sub-zero chill across your skin. Within twenty minutes, sweet charred pineapple emerges from the cold mist, adding a caramelized tropic…

Reviews →

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, Fougere or Lapide?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Fougere is rated 3.38/5 from 26 votes; Lapide is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Fougere for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lapide for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fougere or Lapide?

Lapide lasts longest (Lapide 80/100, Fougere 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere or Lapide?

Lapide projects furthest (Lapide 63/100, Fougere 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere and Lapide smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Lime and Pineapple.

Is Fougere or Lapide better for summer or winter?

Fougere suits daytime wear; Lapide suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougere and Lapide?

Fougere has top notes of Lime and Basil, heart notes of Pineapple, Neroli and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Lapide features Lime, Ice and Pineapple.