Fragrance comparison

Fracas vs La Fleur du Mexique

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 4,734 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #584 White FloralTuberose

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50%scent match

Some overlap

La Fleur du Mexique

IDEO Parfumeurs

3.605 votes

Rank #68,204 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
La Fleur du Mexique
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Fracas3/4

La Fleur du Mexique1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fracas
Sillage & projection: Fracas
Value for money: La Fleur du Mexique
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fracas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FracasRobert Piguet

La Fleur du MexiqueIDEO Parfumeurs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

60%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerLa Fleur du MexiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

woody100%

white floral92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

HyacinthBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart3 to 5 hours

TuberoseJasmineJuniperOsmanthusCarnation

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberSandalwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for La Fleur du Mexique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#584

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#68,204

PerfumerLudmila Bitar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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La Fleur du Mexique by IDEO Parfumeurs is a bold white floral perfume grounded in a substantial woody base. It opens with the crisp green bite of hyacinth and bright bergamot, softened by sweet orange blossom. The heart belongs to a prominent tuberose, enriched by creamy jasmine, peppery carnation, and the dry, pine-t…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fracas or La Fleur du Mexique?

Fracas takes 3 of 4 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; La Fleur du Mexique is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose La Fleur du Mexique for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Fracas or La Fleur du Mexique?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, La Fleur du Mexique 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fracas or La Fleur du Mexique?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, La Fleur du Mexique 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fracas and La Fleur du Mexique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and green accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Fracas or La Fleur du Mexique better for summer or winter?

La Fleur du Mexique suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fracas and La Fleur du Mexique?

Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. La Fleur du Mexique has top notes of Hyacinth, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Juniper and Osmanthus, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.