Fragrance comparison

Fougere L’Aube vs Nueva Maja

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 537 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fougere L’Aube

Rogue Perfumery

4.00486 votes

Rank #786 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Nueva Maja

Myrurgia

4.1051 votes

Rank #10,339 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fougere L’Aube takes 5 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.
Nueva Maja
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fougere L’Aube5/7

Nueva Maja2/7

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

Nueva MajaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 486 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 46%

4.10/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 52%Had 22%Want 27%

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

50%Love

22%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityFougere L’Aube

SillageFougere L’Aube

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value68

Category winnerNueva MajaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

green84%

mossy77%

lavender69%

herbal61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

GeraniumAldehydesJasmineCitrusesOrange Blossom

Heart

CarnationLavenderIrisClovesRoseLeatherNutmegViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Lavender, Geranium and Citruses. 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–

Spring83

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNueva MajaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex17

Women6

Men5

Unisex48

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#786

PerfumerManuel Cross

Launched—

Reviews159

Overall rank#10,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

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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Nueva Maja reads as a vintage floral aldehyde with a soapy, aromatic opening and a warmer, powdery base. Reviewers describe lavender, geranium, dried flowers and soft spice, with an airy black tea feel on some skin. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic perfumery, especially fragrances that balance clean soapiness, spi…

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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 Nueva Maja?

Fougere L’Aube takes 5 of 7 categories. Fougere L’Aube is rated 4.00/5 from 486 votes; Nueva Maja is rated 4.10/5 from 51 votes. Choose Fougere L’Aube for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Nueva Maja for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fougere L’Aube or Nueva Maja?

Fougere L’Aube lasts longest (Fougere L’Aube 76/100, Nueva Maja 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere L’Aube or Nueva Maja?

Fougere L’Aube projects furthest (Fougere L’Aube 65/100, Nueva Maja 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere L’Aube and Nueva Maja smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Lavender, Geranium and Citruses.

Is Fougere L’Aube or Nueva Maja better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fougere L’Aube is the stronger pick. For winter, Nueva Maja is the stronger pick. Nueva Maja suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougere L’Aube and Nueva Maja?

Fougere L’Aube features Oakmoss, Lavender, Geranium, Citruses and Hay. Nueva Maja has top notes of Geranium, Aldehydes, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Carnation, Lavender, Iris and Cloves, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss.