Fragrance comparison

Fougere Royale (2010) vs Águas de Limão & Patchouli

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,520 ratings analysed

6 wins

Fougere Royale (2010)

Houbigant

4.361,451 votes

Rank #22,683 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Águas de Limão & Patchouli

O Boticário

4.0469 votes

Rank #33,541 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Águas de Limão & Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Fougere Royale (2010)6/7

Águas de Limão & Patchouli1/7

Ratings & consensus: Fougere Royale (2010)
Community sentiment: Fougere Royale (2010)
Longevity: Fougere Royale (2010)
Sillage & projection: Fougere Royale (2010)
Value for money: Águas de Limão & Patchouli
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

Águas de Limão & PatchouliO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 1,451 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 43%Had 43%Want 13%

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

36%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

69 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFougere Royale (2010)

SillageFougere Royale (2010)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value82

Category winnerÁguas de Limão & PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

green61%

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and green

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

LimeHerbal NotesChamomileLavenderSageLemon

Heart

CedarLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationCinnamonGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliMuskSandalowoodAmberVetiverBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLavender, Chamomile, 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

Winter18

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%

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,683

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,541

PerfumerNot listed

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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Águas de Limão & Patchouli by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing splash designed for everyday casual wear. It opens with an instant burst of zesty lime, tart lemon, and soothing herbal lavender, creating an energizing feel like a cool shower on a hot morning. As it settles, gentle green sage and crisp cedar blend int…

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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 Águas de Limão & Patchouli?

Fougere Royale (2010) takes 6 of 7 categories. Fougere Royale (2010) is rated 4.36/5 from 1,451 votes; Águas de Limão & Patchouli is rated 4.04/5 from 69 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 Águas de Limão & Patchouli for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fougere Royale (2010) or Águas de Limão & Patchouli?

Fougere Royale (2010) lasts longest (Fougere Royale (2010) 67/100, Águas de Limão & Patchouli 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere Royale (2010) or Águas de Limão & Patchouli?

Fougere Royale (2010) projects furthest (Fougere Royale (2010) 57/100, Águas de Limão & Patchouli 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere Royale (2010) and Águas de Limão & Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and green accords. Common notes include Lavender, Chamomile, Geranium and Carnation.

Is Fougere Royale (2010) or Águas de Limão & Patchouli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fougere Royale (2010) and Águas de Limão & Patchouli?

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. Águas de Limão & Patchouli has top notes of Lime, Herbal Notes, Chamomile and Lavender, heart notes of Cedar, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Sandalowood and Amber.