Fragrance comparison

Fougere Furieuse vs Gentleman

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 314 ratings analysed

Fougere Furieuse

Mugler

3.96312 votes

Rank #11,751 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Gentleman

Vioris

4.502 votes

Rank #54,137 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Fougere Furieuse
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gentleman
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.

Fougere Furieuse1/2

Gentleman1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Gentleman
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

GentlemanVioris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 312 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value50

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

woody61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and green

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

GrapefruitMandarinOrangeTeaHerbal Notes

Heart

Black PepperPink PepperGeraniumMagnoliaJasmineNeroli

Base

PatchouliOakmossVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesHerbal Notes, Geranium, Neroli and Oakmoss. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

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

Not enough votes yet

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#54,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

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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Vioris Gentleman pairs sharp grapefruit and bitter orange with black pepper and green oakmoss. It is a dry, clean fragrance designed for warm mornings and office wear. The scent offers a classic, masculine structure that feels professional and fresh without relying on cheap synthetic sweetness.

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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 Gentleman?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Fougere Furieuse is rated 3.96/5 from 312 votes; Gentleman is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Fougere Furieuse for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gentleman for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money.

Do Fougere Furieuse and Gentleman smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Herbal Notes, Geranium, Neroli and Oakmoss.

Is Fougere Furieuse or Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Fougere Furieuse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougere Furieuse and Gentleman?

Fougere Furieuse has top notes of Herbal Notes and Fern, heart notes of Geranium and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Coumarin and Amber. Gentleman has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin, Orange and Tea, heart notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar.