Fragrance comparison

Fougere Royale (2010) vs Sergio Soldano White

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,528 ratings analysed

Fougere Royale (2010)

Houbigant

4.361,451 votes

Rank #22,683 AromaticFresh Spicy

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65%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Sergio Soldano White

Sergio Soldano

4.0977 votes

Rank #5,552 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sergio Soldano White takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Fougere Royale (2010)2/7

Sergio Soldano White5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fougere Royale (2010)Houbigant

Sergio Soldano WhiteSergio Soldano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 1,451 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 53%Had 17%Want 30%

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

59%Love

22%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySergio Soldano White

SillageSergio Soldano White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSergio Soldano WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

green61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match65%Closely related · 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

LavenderBasilBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CarnationOrrisGeraniumRoseCinnamonClary Sage

Base

MuskAmberCedarPatchouliLeather

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

Summer81

Fall81

Winter41

Day100

Night36

Category winnerSergio Soldano WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex8

Women3

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

Men80

Unisex14

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,683

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerSergio Soldano WhiteHigher 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…

Reviews →

Sergio Soldano White is a distinct aromatic spicy fragrance for men launched in 1986. It opens with a crisp burst of lavender, basil, and citrus before settling into a complex floral heart of carnation and cinnamon. The base provides a sturdy foundation of musk, leather, and cedar, making it an excellent choice for da…

Reviews →

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 Sergio Soldano White?

Sergio Soldano White takes 5 of 7 categories. Fougere Royale (2010) is rated 4.36/5 from 1,451 votes; Sergio Soldano White is rated 4.09/5 from 77 votes. Choose Fougere Royale (2010) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sergio Soldano White for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fougere Royale (2010) or Sergio Soldano White?

Sergio Soldano White lasts longest (Sergio Soldano White 74/100, Fougere Royale (2010) 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere Royale (2010) or Sergio Soldano White?

Sergio Soldano White projects furthest (Sergio Soldano White 63/100, Fougere Royale (2010) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere Royale (2010) and Sergio Soldano White smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% 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 Sergio Soldano White better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fougere Royale (2010) and Sergio Soldano White?

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. Sergio Soldano White has top notes of Lavender, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Orris, Geranium and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar and Patchouli.