Fragrance comparison

Fougere vs Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 187 ratings analysed

Fougere

Jovoy Paris

3.3826 votes

Rank #58,971 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Men

O Boticário

3.68161 votes

Rank #30,835 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fougere
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fougere3/7

Men4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FougereJovoy Paris

MenO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 28%Had 24%Want 49%

3.68/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 47%Had 45%Want 8%

Category winnerMenRating 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

14%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

161 votes

Category winnerMenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityFougere

SillageFougere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value69

Category winnerMenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fruity61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

aquatic77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBasil

Heart

PineappleNeroliGeranium

Base

OakmossSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

Watery NotesLimeBergamotSicilian LemonBlack and Pink PepperSpicesCardamom

Heart

LavenderVioletBasilGeraniumNutmegLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherRock roseOakmossMuskAmberLabdanumSandalwoodCoumarin

InformationalShared notesLime, Basil, Geranium and Oakmoss. 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

Summer89

Fall56

Winter56

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer74

Fall71

Winter26

Day100

Night34

Category winnerFougereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,971

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,835

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMenHigher 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.

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Men by O Boticário is a straightforward, refreshing daily fragrance built around bright citrus, clean aromatics, and grounded woods. The scent opens with an energetic splash of tart lime, Sicilian lemon, and crisp watery notes, sharpened by a pinch of crushed black pepper. As the initial citrus burst settles, gentle l…

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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, Fougere or Men?

Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Fougere is rated 3.38/5 from 26 votes; Men is rated 3.68/5 from 161 votes. Choose Fougere for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fougere or Men?

Fougere lasts longest (Fougere 60/100, Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere or Men?

Fougere projects furthest (Fougere 54/100, Men 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere and Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Basil, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Fougere or Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fougere is the stronger pick. For winter, Fougere is the stronger pick. Fougere suits daytime wear; Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougere and Men?

Fougere has top notes of Lime and Basil, heart notes of Pineapple, Neroli and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Men has top notes of Watery Notes, Lime, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Basil and Geranium, a base of Leather, Rock rose, Oakmoss and Musk.