Fragrance comparison

Fougere Royale (2010) vs Dunhill Edition

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,181 ratings analysed

6 wins

Fougere Royale (2010)

Houbigant

4.361,451 votes

Rank #22,683 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Dunhill Edition

Alfred Dunhill

4.20730 votes

Rank #23,655 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fougere Royale (2010) takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fougere Royale (2010)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dunhill Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Fougere Royale (2010)6/7

Dunhill Edition1/7

Ratings & consensus: Fougere Royale (2010)
Community sentiment: Fougere Royale (2010)
Longevity: Fougere Royale (2010)
Sillage & projection: Fougere Royale (2010)
Value for money: Dunhill Edition
Versatility: Fougere Royale (2010)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fougere Royale (2010)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fougere Royale (2010)Houbigant

Dunhill EditionAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 1,451 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 730 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerFougere Royale (2010)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,451 votes

46%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

730 votes

Category winnerFougere Royale (2010)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityFougere Royale (2010)

SillageFougere Royale (2010)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDunhill EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

green61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

citrus74%

earthy65%

floral56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

LavenderGreen NotesChamomileBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumCarnationCinnamonRoseLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossClary SagePatchouliTonka BeanAmber

Top

NutmegAmalfi LemonBergamotLavender

Heart

Clary SageCarnationGeraniumJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

FirVetiveroak mossVirginia CedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Carnation. Durations are only published for Fougere Royale (2010), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFougere Royale (2010)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex8

Women3

Work 41%Casual 30%Date 20%Party 9%

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,683

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,655

PerfumerAlain Astori

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFougere Royale (2010)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Fougere Royale (2010) brings the ancestor of all barbershop scents into the modern era with remarkable clarity. It starts fast. A sharp splash of bergamot, herbal chamomile, and brisk French lavender shocks the skin with cold green energy. Give it two minutes for the solvent lift to clear out. Soon, a warm h…

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Dunhill Edition by Alfred Dunhill is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Dunhill Edition was launched in 1984. The nose behind this fragrance is Alain Astori. Top notes are Nutmeg, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender; middle notes are Clary Sage, Carnation, Geranium, Jasmine, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley; base no…

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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 Royale (2010) or Dunhill Edition?

Fougere Royale (2010) takes 6 of 7 categories. Fougere Royale (2010) is rated 4.36/5 from 1,451 votes; Dunhill Edition is rated 4.20/5 from 730 votes. Choose Fougere Royale (2010) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dunhill Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fougere Royale (2010) or Dunhill Edition?

Fougere Royale (2010) lasts longest (Fougere Royale (2010) 67/100, Dunhill Edition 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere Royale (2010) or Dunhill Edition?

Fougere Royale (2010) projects furthest (Fougere Royale (2010) 57/100, Dunhill Edition 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere Royale (2010) and Dunhill Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Carnation.

Is Fougere Royale (2010) or Dunhill Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fougere Royale (2010) is the stronger pick. For winter, Dunhill Edition is the stronger pick. Fougere Royale (2010) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougere Royale (2010) and Dunhill Edition?

Fougere Royale (2010) has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Chamomile and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Carnation, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of oak moss, Clary Sage, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Dunhill Edition has top notes of Nutmeg, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Clary Sage, Carnation, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Fir, Vetiver, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.