Fragrance comparison

Fougere Royale (2010) vs Vivace

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,624 ratings analysed

Fougere Royale (2010)

Houbigant

4.361,451 votes

Rank #22,683 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Vivace

Sospiro Perfumes

3.68173 votes

Rank #9,638 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Fougere Royale (2010)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vivace
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Fougere Royale (2010)4/8

Vivace4/8

Ratings & consensus: Fougere Royale (2010)
Community sentiment: Fougere Royale (2010)
Longevity: Vivace
Sillage & projection: Vivace
Value for money: Fougere Royale (2010)
Versatility: Fougere Royale (2010)
Note pyramid (duration): Vivace
Fragranxe ranking: Vivace

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fougere Royale (2010)Houbigant

VivaceSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 1,451 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%

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

33%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

5%Hate

173 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityVivace

SillageVivace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value33

Category winnerFougere Royale (2010)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

green61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match51%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

Top20-30 mins

BasilClary SageOreganoAmalfi Lemon

Heart3-4 hrs

CarnationPatchouliGeraniumCinnamon

Base10-14+ hrs

MuskCastoreumAmberoak mossFrench labdanum

Category winnerVivaceLongest dry-down: 10-14+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night37

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerFougere Royale (2010)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex8

Women3

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

Men47

Unisex44

Women9

Party 37%Date 28%Casual 19%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,683

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,638

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVivaceHigher 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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Sospiro Perfumes Vivace is an assertive woody chypre that opens with a sharp burst of fresh oregano, crushed basil, and bright Amalfi lemon. The green, savory punch quickly softens as warm cinnamon, geranium, and spicy carnation emerge in the heart, lending a classical European character. As the hours tick on, the sce…

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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 Vivace?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Fougere Royale (2010) is rated 4.36/5 from 1,451 votes; Vivace is rated 3.68/5 from 173 votes. Choose Fougere Royale (2010) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vivace for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fougere Royale (2010) or Vivace?

Vivace lasts longest (Vivace 86/100, Fougere Royale (2010) 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougere Royale (2010) or Vivace?

Vivace projects furthest (Vivace 80/100, Fougere Royale (2010) 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougere Royale (2010) and Vivace smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% 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 Vivace better for summer or winter?

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

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

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. Vivace has top notes of Basil, Clary Sage, Oregano and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Castoreum, Amber and oak moss.