Gray vs Fougere Originale
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
GrayChoose it for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Fougere OriginaleChoose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gray2/4
Fougere Originale2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Fougere Originale
- Sillage & projection
- Fougere Originale
- Value for money
- Gray
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gray
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GrayAjmalFougere OriginaleMosehaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 125 votes
Have 49%Had 13%Want 38%
4.89/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
30%Like
17%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
112 votes
89%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFougere Originale
SillageFougere Originale
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGrayBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
woody91%
floral83%
citrus74%
warm spicy65%
fresh56%
lavender100%
woody92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Herbal NotesCitrusesSpices
Heart
Floral Notes
Base
Woody NotesMossAmberLeather
Top15-30 mins
SpicesBergamotCitruses
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderSandalwoodFloral Notes
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spices, Floral Notes and Amber. Durations are only published for Fougere Originale, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall84
Winter26
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer83
Fall83
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,388
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews23
Overall rank#19,133
PerfumerOlaf Larsen
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerGrayHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal Gray is a crisp, green woody scent built around sparkling citrus, herbs and spice, then a gentle floral lift over moss, amber and a touch of leather. It reads clean and office-friendly, with a shaving-foam freshness some people love. Performance can be inconsistent, some find it soft early on, while others say i…
Reviews →Moseha Fougere Originale takes the crisp, familiar cleanliness of an upscale barbershop and rounds it out with warm woods and soft spice. The first spray delivers a bright splash of bergamot and mixed citruses paired with a peppery bite that immediately wakes up the senses. Within minutes, the scent settles into a soo…
Reviews →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, Gray or Fougere Originale?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gray is rated 3.94/5 from 125 votes; Fougere Originale is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Gray for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Fougere Originale for a lavender and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gray or Fougere Originale?
Fougere Originale lasts longest (Fougere Originale 77/100, Gray 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gray or Fougere Originale?
Fougere Originale projects furthest (Fougere Originale 63/100, Gray 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gray and Fougere Originale smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices, Floral Notes and Amber.
Is Gray or Fougere Originale better for summer or winter?
Fougere Originale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gray and Fougere Originale?
Gray has top notes of Herbal Notes, Citruses and Spices, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Woody Notes, Moss, Amber and Leather. Fougere Originale has top notes of Spices, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Lavender, Sandalwood and Floral Notes, a base of Amber, Musk and Oakmoss.
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