Fragrance comparison

Fougere L’Aube vs DX 77 Man

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 498 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fougere L’Aube

Rogue Perfumery

4.00486 votes

Rank #786 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

DX 77 Man

Chris Adams

3.5012 votes

Rank #22,800 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fougere L’Aube takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fougere L’Aube
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
DX 77 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fougere L’Aube4/5

DX 77 Man1/5

Ratings & consensus: Fougere L’Aube
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fougere L’Aube
Sillage & projection: Fougere L’Aube
Value for money: DX 77 Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fougere L’Aube

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fougere L’AubeRogue Perfumery

DX 77 ManChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 486 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 46%

3.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 30%Want 23%

Category winnerFougere L’AubeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

32%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

342 votes

25%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityFougere L’Aube

SillageFougere L’Aube

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value83

Category winnerDX 77 ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

green84%

mossy77%

lavender69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OakmossLavenderGeraniumCitrusesHayGalbanumSandalwoodMoroccan RoseCamphorMuskCostusAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

AppleCitrusesGingerBergamotGalbanumMelon

Heart1-2 hrs

Spicy NotesThymeMintLavenderGeraniumNutmegCloves

Base2-4 hrs

VetiverMuskCinnamonSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Geranium, Citruses and Galbanum. Durations are only published for DX 77 Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex17

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 49%Work 31%Date 11%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#786

PerfumerManuel Cross

Launched—

Reviews159

Overall rank#22,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerFougere L’AubeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fougere L’Aube is a brisk, green fougere built around lavender, citrus, galbanum and oakmoss, with a cool camphor lift and a softer floral, woody dry-down. It opens sharp, fresh and outdoorsy, then settles into something cleaner and smoother. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic masculine-leaning fougeres with natural …

Reviews →

DX 77 Man by Chris Adams is an aromatic budget cologne built on a crisp nineties green profile. The ginger hits immediately. You get a snappy blast of peppery root, tart green apple, and sparkling bergamot that cuts straight through humid morning air. A brisk wave of fresh mint, herbal lavender, and garden thyme surfa…

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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 L’Aube or DX 77 Man?

Fougere L’Aube takes 4 of 5 categories. Fougere L’Aube is rated 4.00/5 from 486 votes; DX 77 Man is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Fougere L’Aube for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose DX 77 Man for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fougere L’Aube or DX 77 Man?

Fougere L’Aube lasts longest (Fougere L’Aube 76/100, DX 77 Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere L’Aube or DX 77 Man?

Fougere L’Aube projects furthest (Fougere L’Aube 65/100, DX 77 Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere L’Aube and DX 77 Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Lavender, Geranium, Citruses and Galbanum.

Is Fougere L’Aube or DX 77 Man better for summer or winter?

DX 77 Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougere L’Aube and DX 77 Man?

Fougere L’Aube features Oakmoss, Lavender, Geranium, Citruses and Hay. DX 77 Man has top notes of Apple, Citruses, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Thyme, Mint and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cinnamon and Sandalwood.