Fragrance comparison

Fougere No. 1 vs Hot! Fragrances Grey

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fougere No. 1

Myropol

4.254 votes

Rank #49,421 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Hot! Fragrances Grey

Ulric de Varens

3.673 votes

Rank #63,603 FruityAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fougere No. 1 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Fougere No. 1
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hot! Fragrances Grey
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fougere No. 13/3

Hot! Fragrances Grey0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fougere No. 1
Sillage & projection: Fougere No. 1
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fougere No. 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fougere No. 1Myropol

Hot! Fragrances GreyUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityFougere No. 1

SillageFougere No. 1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fruity and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotApplePineappleBasil

Heart

GeraniumCassisPatchouliCorianderVetiver

Base

OakmossCaramelTonka BeanCostusSandalwoodAmberMuskGalbanum

Top15-30 mins

LavenderPineappleWormwood

Heart2-4 hrs

AppleFreesiaCorianderGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskAmberTonka BeanLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Apple, Pineapple and Geranium. Durations are only published for Hot! Fragrances Grey, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Party 14%Date 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,421

PerfumerAndrey Oleynikov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFougere No. 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fougere No. 1 leans into classic aromatic fougere territory with a greener, fruit-tinted opening. Lavender, bergamot, basil and crisp apple give it a brisk first impression, while geranium, vetiver and patchouli keep the heart dry and structured. As it settles, oakmoss, tonka, sandalwood and amber bring a warmer, moss…

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Hot! Fragrances Grey by Ulric de Varens lands on the skin with an unapologetic kick. Three sprays deliver instant energy. The first blast brings sharp alcohol, but that solvent bite evaporates within two minutes. Then, tangy pineapple and bitter wormwood surge forward alongside clean French lavender. The scent feels b…

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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 No. 1 or Hot! Fragrances Grey?

Fougere No. 1 takes 3 of 3 categories. Fougere No. 1 is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Hot! Fragrances Grey is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Fougere No. 1 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hot! Fragrances Grey for a fruity and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fougere No. 1 or Hot! Fragrances Grey?

Fougere No. 1 lasts longest (Fougere No. 1 87/100, Hot! Fragrances Grey 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere No. 1 or Hot! Fragrances Grey?

Fougere No. 1 projects furthest (Fougere No. 1 75/100, Hot! Fragrances Grey 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere No. 1 and Hot! Fragrances Grey smell similar?

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

Is Fougere No. 1 or Hot! Fragrances Grey better for summer or winter?

Fougere No. 1 suits daytime wear; Hot! Fragrances Grey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougere No. 1 and Hot! Fragrances Grey?

Fougere No. 1 has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Geranium, Cassis, Patchouli and Coriander, a base of Oakmoss, Caramel, Tonka Bean and Costus. Hot! Fragrances Grey has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple and Wormwood, heart notes of Apple, Freesia, Coriander and Geranium, a base of White Musk, Amber, Tonka Bean and Labdanum.