Fragrance comparison

Fougere Furieuse vs Men

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 473 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fougere Furieuse

Mugler

3.96312 votes

Rank #11,751 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Men

O Boticário

3.68161 votes

Rank #28,521 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fougere Furieuse takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Fougere Furieuse5/7

Men2/7

Ratings & consensus: Fougere Furieuse
Community sentiment: Fougere Furieuse
Longevity: Fougere Furieuse
Sillage & projection: Fougere Furieuse
Value for money: Men
Versatility: Men
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

MenO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 312 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%

3.68/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 47%Had 45%Want 8%

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

14%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

161 votes

Category winnerFougere FurieuseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityFougere Furieuse

SillageFougere Furieuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value69

Category winnerMenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

aquatic77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Watery NotesLimeBergamotSicilian LemonBlack and Pink PepperSpicesCardamom

Heart

LavenderVioletBasilGeraniumNutmegLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherRock roseOakmossMuskAmberLabdanumSandalwoodCoumarin

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Oakmoss, Coumarin and Amber. 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

Summer74

Fall71

Winter26

Day100

Night34

Category winnerMenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex51

Women9

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

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

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#28,521

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

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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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fougere Furieuse or Men?

Fougere Furieuse takes 5 of 7 categories. Fougere Furieuse is rated 3.96/5 from 312 votes; Men is rated 3.68/5 from 161 votes. Choose Fougere Furieuse for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fougere Furieuse or Men?

Fougere Furieuse lasts longest (Fougere Furieuse 62/100, Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere Furieuse or Men?

Fougere Furieuse projects furthest (Fougere Furieuse 61/100, Men 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere Furieuse and Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Oakmoss, Coumarin and Amber.

Is Fougere Furieuse or Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fougere Furieuse and Men?

Fougere Furieuse has top notes of Herbal Notes and Fern, heart notes of Geranium and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Coumarin and Amber. 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.