Fragrance comparison

Gourmand vs Argon

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

1 wins

Gourmand

Deraah Private

3.888 votes

Rank #55,036 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Argon

Intelligent

5.001 votes

Rank #63,895 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gourmand takes 1 of 1 categories.

Gourmand
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Argon
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

Gourmand1/1

Argon0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gourmand

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GourmandDeraah Private

ArgonIntelligent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 28%Had 17%Want 56%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

caramel61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotAppleOlibanumOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Cedarelemi

Base6-10 hrs

VetiverPatchouliCaramel

Top

Black PepperGrapefruitBergamotLavenderApple

Heart

CinnamonVetiverCedarelemi

Base

Guaiac WoodTobaccoAmberTonkaMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Apple and Cedar. Durations are only published for Gourmand, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer17

Fall50

Winter100

Day69

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Date 30%Work 26%Casual 24%Party 20%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,036

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris, Pierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,895

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGourmandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deraah Private Gourmand does not smell like a typical dessert bakery. Instead, it hits the skin with a vibrant clash of bitter grapefruit, tart green apple, and crisp bergamot that cuts through the initial alcohol lift in minutes. As the citrus settles, dry cedar and resinous elemi create a sturdy backbone that keeps …

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Argon by Intelligent is a masculine scent built around a sharp, aromatic core. It opens with bright citrus and spicy black pepper, creating an immediate, clean presence. As it settles, cinnamon and cedar emerge, balanced by a smooth, woody base of tobacco and guaiac wood. It is a versatile choice for office wear or ca…

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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, Gourmand or Argon?

Gourmand takes 1 of 1 categories. Gourmand is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes; Argon is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gourmand for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Argon for a aromatic and woody character.

Do Gourmand and Argon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Apple and Cedar.

Is Gourmand or Argon better for summer or winter?

Gourmand suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gourmand and Argon?

Gourmand has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Apple and Olibanum, heart notes of Cedar and elemi, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Caramel. Argon has top notes of Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Cinnamon, Vetiver, Cedar and elemi, a base of Guaiac Wood, Tobacco, Amber and Tonka.