His Ideal vs Tycoon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
His Ideal takes 3 of 4 categories.
His IdealChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
TycoonChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
His Ideal3/4
Tycoon1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- His Ideal
- Sillage & projection
- His Ideal
- Value for money
- His Ideal
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tycoon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
His IdealThe Dua BrandTycoonOriflameWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
3.50/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 38%Had 21%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
15%Love
50%Like
9%Ok
24%Dislike
3%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHis Ideal
SillageHis Ideal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHis IdealBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
almond69%
white floral61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
marine77%
animalic69%
herbal61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Orange BlossomBitter OrangeTonka BeanRosemaryLeatherVetiverAlmondCedar
No top / heart / base split published
Top
SageSea NotesBitter OrangeLemon
Heart
CedarAtlas CedarOrange Blossom
Base
VetiverLeatherBlack Amber
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Leather and Vetiver. Durations are only published for His Ideal, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter58
Day100
Night91
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#40,727
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#33,917
PerfumerAlexis Dadier
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerTycoonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHis Ideal by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around a distinct blend of sweet almond, rich tonka bean, and sturdy woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and aromatic rosemary, softened quickly by floral hints of orange blossom. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts int…
Reviews →Tycoon by Oriflame opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter orange, backed by herbal sage and a salty marine splash. Perfumer Alexis Dadier constructed this 2013 scent to balance cool aquatic elements against a warmer core. As the top notes settle, atlas cedar and orange blossom emerge, grounding the marine fizz w…
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, His Ideal or Tycoon?
His Ideal takes 3 of 4 categories. His Ideal is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Tycoon is rated 3.50/5 from 34 votes. Choose His Ideal for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Tycoon for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, His Ideal or Tycoon?
His Ideal lasts longest (His Ideal 75/100, Tycoon 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, His Ideal or Tycoon?
His Ideal projects furthest (His Ideal 75/100, Tycoon 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do His Ideal and Tycoon smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Leather and Vetiver.
Is His Ideal or Tycoon better for summer or winter?
His Ideal suits day or night wear; Tycoon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in His Ideal and Tycoon?
His Ideal features Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Tonka Bean, Rosemary and Leather. Tycoon has top notes of Sage, Sea Notes, Bitter Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cedar, Atlas Cedar and Orange Blossom, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Black Amber.
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