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Frankenstein vs Hainan Fougere

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

Updated 7 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hainan Fougere takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Frankenstein

    Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Hainan Fougere

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.

Frankenstein1/3
Hainan Fougere2/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Hainan Fougere
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Frankenstein
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Hainan Fougere

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
FrankensteinHouse of Atropa
Hainan FougereJinx Smells
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
20%Like
40%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate55
⏱ Longevity80
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityHainan Fougere

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value0
Category winnerFrankensteinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family
woody100%
ozonic92%
anis84%
marine77%
mossy69%
salty61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
lavender77%
floral69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match4%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
CaloneMatcha TeaOsmanthusGrassRoseTea
Heart2-4 hrs
AniseMossSaltOzonic notesSeaweedGrapesHibiscusLotus
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarOudCypress
Top
Clary SagePink GrapefruitBergamotTeaBrazilian RosewoodAniseEucalyptus
Heart
JasmineLavenderRoseMarigoldBambooAcáciaAmbrettePeach
Base
OakmossTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaCivetMuskOud
InformationalShared notesRose, Tea, Anise and Oud. Durations are only published for Frankenstein, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day78
Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Casual 36%Date 28%Party 20%Work 16%
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,167

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,891

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHainan FougereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Atropa Frankenstein starts with a sharp, cooling burst of calone, bitter matcha tea, and fresh green grass. The opening feels bracing and slightly damp. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk marine chill deepens into an unusual heart of salty seaweed, fermented dark grapes, and spicy anise. A faint floral layer o…

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Hainan Fougere by Jinx Smells opens with a crisp burst of cool eucalyptus, tart pink grapefruit, and brewed green tea. As the bright top notes settle, soft lavender, clean bamboo, and earthy oakmoss emerge, creating the sensation of walking through a shaded mountain forest after light rain. The dry-down reveals subtl…

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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, Frankenstein or Hainan Fougere?

Hainan Fougere takes 2 of 3 categories. Frankenstein is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Hainan Fougere is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Frankenstein for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hainan Fougere for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Frankenstein or Hainan Fougere?

Hainan Fougere lasts longest (Hainan Fougere 80/100, Frankenstein 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Frankenstein and Hainan Fougere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Rose, Tea, Anise and Oud.

Is Frankenstein or Hainan Fougere better for summer or winter?

Frankenstein suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frankenstein and Hainan Fougere?

Frankenstein has top notes of Calone, Matcha Tea, Osmanthus and Grass, heart notes of Anise, Moss, Salt and Ozonic notes, a base of Cedar, Oud and Cypress. Hainan Fougere has top notes of Clary Sage, Pink Grapefruit, Bergamot and Tea, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Rose and Marigold, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

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