Fragrance comparison

Fougere vs Monsieur

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

Fougere

Murdock London

4.009 votes

Rank #45,592 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Monsieur

Leonard

4.2055 votes

Rank #25,128 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fougere
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monsieur
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fougere1/5

Monsieur4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FougereMurdock London

MonsieurLeonard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 17%Want 63%

4.20/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 41%Had 21%Want 38%

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

35%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMonsieur

SillageFougere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value71

Category winnerMonsieurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender88%

fresh spicy77%

earthy65%

mossy53%

warm spicy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

vanilla69%

mossy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and earthy

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderClary SageCorianderBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

FernLily-of-the-ValleyClovesGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

Category winnerMonsieurLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night34

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 43%Casual 36%Date 14%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,128

PerfumerRon Winnegrad

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMonsieurHigher 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…

Reviews →

Monsieur Leonard by Leonard opens with an immediate flash of brisk herbal energy. Crushed garden basil, sharp clary sage, and crisp lavender dominate the initial five minutes. The early alcohol rush dissipates quickly into a cool woodland heart, where dry geranium leaves and spicy cloves soften over damp forest fern. …

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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 Monsieur?

Monsieur takes 4 of 5 categories. Fougere is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Monsieur is rated 4.20/5 from 55 votes. Choose Fougere for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monsieur for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fougere or Monsieur?

Monsieur lasts longest (Monsieur 67/100, Fougere 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere or Monsieur?

Fougere projects furthest (Fougere 81/100, Monsieur 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere and Monsieur smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Fern and Oakmoss.

Is Fougere or Monsieur better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fougere and Monsieur?

Fougere has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Fern and Spices, a base of Oakmoss. Monsieur has top notes of Lavender, Clary Sage, Coriander and Basil, heart notes of Fern, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cloves and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.