Fragrance comparison

Fragrance №12 vs L’Homme Idéal Cologne

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 4,103 ratings analysed

2 wins

Fragrance №12

Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

5.001 votes

Rank #41,912 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

L’Homme Idéal Cologne

Guerlain

4.344,102 votes

Rank #1,568 CitrusAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fragrance №12 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Fragrance №12
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L’Homme Idéal Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fragrance №122/3

L’Homme Idéal Cologne1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fragrance №12
Sillage & projection: Fragrance №12
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L’Homme Idéal Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fragrance №12Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

L’Homme Idéal CologneGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

4.34/ 5 · 4,102 votes

Have 63%Had 17%Want 19%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

55%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

4,102 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityFragrance №12

SillageFragrance №12

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value59

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

almond88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

sweet53%

nutty42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitOrange

Heart

VioletPink PepperPatchouliPepperGeraniumNeroli

Base

VetiverCedarBenzoinOakmossMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart2 to 4 hours

AlmondNeroli

Base3 to 6 hours

VetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for L’Homme Idéal Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring91

Summer100

Fall30

Winter8

Day100

Night23

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men72

Unisex27

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,912

PerfumerAlain Allione

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,568

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fragrance №12 by Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance is a versatile unisex scent built on a bright citrus foundation. It opens with sharp grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a sophisticated blend of violet, pepper, and earthy vetiver. This 2012 release functions well as a daily driver for office or casual settings, provid…

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L’Homme Idéal Cologne by Guerlain offers a bright, crisp alternative to heavier warm-weather fragrances. Created by Thierry Wasser and launched in 2015, this Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of fresh grapefruit, juicy orange, tart bergamot, and a tiny pinch of pink pepper. As the sharp citrus settle down, a cr…

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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, Fragrance №12 or L’Homme Idéal Cologne?

Fragrance №12 takes 2 of 3 categories. Fragrance №12 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; L’Homme Idéal Cologne is rated 4.34/5 from 4,102 votes. Choose Fragrance №12 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L’Homme Idéal Cologne for a citrus and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fragrance №12 or L’Homme Idéal Cologne?

Fragrance №12 lasts longest (Fragrance №12 80/100, L’Homme Idéal Cologne 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fragrance №12 or L’Homme Idéal Cologne?

Fragrance №12 projects furthest (Fragrance №12 75/100, L’Homme Idéal Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fragrance №12 and L’Homme Idéal Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Pink Pepper.

Is Fragrance №12 or L’Homme Idéal Cologne better for summer or winter?

Fragrance №12 suits daytime wear; L’Homme Idéal Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fragrance №12 and L’Homme Idéal Cologne?

Fragrance №12 has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Benzoin and Oakmoss. L’Homme Idéal Cologne has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Almond and Neroli, a base of Vetiver and White Musk.