Fragrance comparison

Fougere Royale (2010) vs Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,602 ratings analysed

Fougere Royale (2010)

Houbigant

4.361,451 votes

Rank #22,683 AromaticFresh Spicy

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45%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Jil Sander

4.56151 votes

Rank #2,494 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fougere Royale (2010)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Fougere Royale (2010)1/7

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)6/7

Ratings & consensus: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Community sentiment: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Longevity: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Sillage & projection: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Value for money: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Versatility: Fougere Royale (2010)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fougere Royale (2010)Houbigant

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Jil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 1,451 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.56/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 37%Had 18%Want 45%

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)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

68%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

151 votes

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

SillageJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value71

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

green61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

earthy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

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

BasilClary SageAmalfi LemonOregano

Heart

PatchouliCinnamonCarnationGeranium

Base

Castoreumoak mossWoodsy NotesNutmegFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Carnation, Cinnamon and oak moss. 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

Spring52

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

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%

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,683

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)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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Jil Sander Man I, also known as Man Pure, is a dry, herbal woody chypre that opens with a blast of crushed oregano, sweet basil, and bright lemon. As the sharp green garden herbs settle, warm cinnamon and earthy patchouli emerge alongside crisp carnation, creating a rich barbershop warmth. The dry-down reveals deep oa…

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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 Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) takes 6 of 7 categories. Fougere Royale (2010) is rated 4.36/5 from 1,451 votes; Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) is rated 4.56/5 from 151 votes. Choose Fougere Royale (2010) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fougere Royale (2010) or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) lasts longest (Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) 76/100, Fougere Royale (2010) 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere Royale (2010) or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) projects furthest (Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) 70/100, Fougere Royale (2010) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere Royale (2010) and Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Carnation, Cinnamon and oak moss.

Is Fougere Royale (2010) or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fougere Royale (2010) and Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

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. Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) has top notes of Basil, Clary Sage, Amalfi Lemon and Oregano, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Castoreum, oak moss, Woodsy Notes and Nutmeg.