Fragrance comparison

Fougere vs Mexx Man

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 452 ratings analysed

Fougere

Murdock London

4.009 votes

Rank #45,592 AromaticLavender

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Mexx Man

Mexx

3.20443 votes

Rank #16,861 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Fougere
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mexx Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Fougere2/4

Mexx Man2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FougereMurdock London

Mexx ManMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 17%Want 63%

3.20/ 5 · 443 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

11%Love

55%Like

16%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

199 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityFougere

SillageFougere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value72

Category winnerMexx ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender88%

fresh spicy77%

earthy65%

mossy53%

warm spicy42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Lavender

Heart2-4 hrs

FernSpices

Base5-7 hrs

Oakmoss

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangePineappleBasil

Heart

FirFernGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodCedarBirchOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Fern and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Fougere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night34

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 16%Party 11%

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#16,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerMexx ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Murdock London Fougere delivers a bracing, authentic splash of traditional British barbershop grooming. The first spray releases an immediate surge of crisp English lavender, backed by a solvent-sharp alcoholic lift that quickly settles into clean soapiness. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite softens as crushed g…

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Mexx Man is a light, easy aromatic fougere built around lavender, citrus, soft woods and a touch of pineapple sweetness. It opens fresh and slightly herbal, then settles into a clean woody dry-down with oakmoss and sandalwood keeping it classic. This is the kind of scent that suits everyday wear more than statement ma…

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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, Fougere or Mexx Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Fougere is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Mexx Man is rated 3.20/5 from 443 votes. Choose Fougere for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mexx Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fougere or Mexx Man?

They last about the same: Fougere 53/100, Mexx Man 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fougere or Mexx Man?

Fougere projects furthest (Fougere 81/100, Mexx Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere and Mexx Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Fern and Oakmoss.

Is Fougere or Mexx Man better for summer or winter?

Fougere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougere and Mexx Man?

Fougere has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Fern and Spices, a base of Oakmoss. Mexx Man has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Basil, heart notes of Fir, Fern, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Birch and Oakmoss.