Fragrance comparison

Fougere L’Aube vs Moonage Daydream

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 591 ratings analysed

6 wins

Fougere L’Aube

Rogue Perfumery

4.00486 votes

Rank #786 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Moonage Daydream

Astrophil & Stella

3.51105 votes

Rank #36,082 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fougere L’Aube takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fougere L’Aube
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Moonage Daydream
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fougere L’Aube6/7

Moonage Daydream1/7

Ratings & consensus: Fougere L’Aube
Community sentiment: Fougere L’Aube
Longevity: Fougere L’Aube
Sillage & projection: Fougere L’Aube
Value for money: Fougere L’Aube
Versatility: Moonage Daydream
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

Moonage DaydreamAstrophil & Stella

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 486 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 46%

3.51/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 52%

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

17%Love

31%Like

38%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerFougere L’AubeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityFougere L’Aube

SillageFougere L’Aube

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value37

Category winnerFougere L’AubeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

green84%

mossy77%

lavender69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

lavender84%

citrus77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender

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

Top

LavenderGrapefruitGalbanumNeroli

Heart

GeraniumBlack CurrantIndonesian Patchouli LeafAmber

Base

OakmossMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Lavender, Geranium and Galbanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall82

Winter32

Day100

Night43

Category winnerMoonage DaydreamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex17

Women6

Men45

Unisex44

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#786

PerfumerManuel Cross

Launched—

Reviews159

Overall rank#36,082

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

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 …

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Moonage Daydream by Astrophil & Stella starts with a sharp, resinous burst of galbanum and bitter grapefruit, balanced quickly by aromatic lavender and green neroli. The opening feels brisk and herbal, reminiscent of traditional barber shop compositions with a modern green twist. As the initial brightness settles, he…

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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 Moonage Daydream?

Fougere L’Aube takes 6 of 7 categories. Fougere L’Aube is rated 4.00/5 from 486 votes; Moonage Daydream is rated 3.51/5 from 105 votes. Choose Fougere L’Aube for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Moonage Daydream for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fougere L’Aube or Moonage Daydream?

Fougere L’Aube lasts longest (Fougere L’Aube 76/100, Moonage Daydream 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere L’Aube or Moonage Daydream?

Fougere L’Aube projects furthest (Fougere L’Aube 65/100, Moonage Daydream 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere L’Aube and Moonage Daydream smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Lavender, Geranium and Galbanum.

Is Fougere L’Aube or Moonage Daydream better for summer or winter?

For summer, Moonage Daydream is the stronger pick. For winter, Moonage Daydream is the stronger pick. Moonage Daydream suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougere L’Aube and Moonage Daydream?

Fougere L’Aube features Oakmoss, Lavender, Geranium, Citruses and Hay. Moonage Daydream has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Galbanum and Neroli, heart notes of Geranium, Black Currant, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Amber, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.