Fragrance comparison

Fougere Furieuse vs Eau de Lancaster

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 538 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fougere Furieuse

Mugler

3.96312 votes

Rank #11,751 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Lancaster

Lancaster · 1977

3.96226 votes

Rank #29,211 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fougere Furieuse takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fougere Furieuse
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Lancaster
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fougere Furieuse4/5

Eau de Lancaster1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fougere FurieuseMugler

Eau de LancasterLancaster

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 312 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%

3.96/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 32%Had 19%Want 49%

Category winnerFougere FurieuseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

312 votes

40%Love

20%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFougere Furieuse

SillageFougere Furieuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value77

Category winnerEau de LancasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy84%

herbal69%

woody61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Herbal NotesFern

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumNeroli

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossCoumarinAmber

Top

AldehydesBasilNeroliBergamotThymeSageCoriander

Heart

GeraniumIrisCloveRoseLavenderJasmineLabdanum

Base

MuskCoumarinSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossCastoreumCedar

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Neroli, Oakmoss and Coumarin. Durations are only published for Fougere Furieuse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night82

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

Work 41%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 8%

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,751

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Olivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#29,211

PerfumerEugène Frezzati, Georges Würz

Launched1977

Reviews0

Category winnerFougere FurieuseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fougere Furieuse by Mugler flips the old barbershop template on its head, swapping dark lavender for a lively rush of crushed fern, snappy herbal notes, and sweet neroli. It feels crisp. As the opening bite settles, geranium petals bring a clean, rose-tinted soapiness that rests against warm coumarin and dry oakmoss. …

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If you are searching for a clean, gender-neutral scent that avoids modern sugar trends, Eau de Lancaster is a prime candidate. Launched in 1977, this chypre floral blends aromatic lavender, sharp coriander, and bitter bergamot with a soft heart of jasmine and peach. It finishes with an earthy base of oakmoss and warm …

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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 Furieuse or Eau de Lancaster?

Fougere Furieuse takes 4 of 5 categories. Fougere Furieuse is rated 3.96/5 from 312 votes; Eau de Lancaster is rated 3.96/5 from 226 votes. Choose Fougere Furieuse for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Lancaster for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fougere Furieuse or Eau de Lancaster?

Fougere Furieuse lasts longest (Fougere Furieuse 62/100, Eau de Lancaster 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere Furieuse or Eau de Lancaster?

Fougere Furieuse projects furthest (Fougere Furieuse 61/100, Eau de Lancaster 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere Furieuse and Eau de Lancaster smell similar?

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

Is Fougere Furieuse or Eau de Lancaster better for summer or winter?

Fougere Furieuse suits daytime wear; Eau de Lancaster suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougere Furieuse and Eau de Lancaster?

Fougere Furieuse has top notes of Herbal Notes and Fern, heart notes of Geranium and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Coumarin and Amber. Eau de Lancaster has top notes of Aldehydes, Basil, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Iris, Clove and Rose, a base of Musk, Coumarin, Sandalwood and Patchouli.