His Ideal Cologne vs Navus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
His Ideal CologneChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
NavusChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
His Ideal Cologne2/4
Navus2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Navus
- Sillage & projection
- His Ideal Cologne
- Value for money
- His Ideal Cologne
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Navus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
His Ideal CologneThe Dua BrandNavusNavitus ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 70%Had 0%Want 30%
3.61/ 5 · 118 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
40%Love
19%Like
10%Ok
23%Dislike
8%Hate
118 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNavus
SillageHis Ideal Cologne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHis Ideal CologneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic88%
musky77%
fresh spicy65%
almond53%
sweet42%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
woody48%
white floral30%
Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Pink PepperGrapefruitWhite MuskBergamotVetiverAlmondOrangeNeroli
No top / heart / base split published
Top
GrapefruitBergamotNeroliOrangeJuniper BerriesPink Pepper
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineAmberRose
Base
VetiverMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Vetiver. Durations are only published for His Ideal Cologne, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer94
Fall30
Winter11
Day100
Night–
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#53,935
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#14,020
PerfumerChristian Carbonnel
Launched—
Reviews22
Category winnerNavusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHis Ideal Cologne by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around crisp citrus and a creamy nutty core. It opens with an energetic splash of sharp grapefruit, sweet orange, and zesty bergamot that immediately grabs attention. As the bright fruit settles, roasted almond and pink pepper step forward to give the co…
Reviews →Navus by Navitus Parfums opens with a sharp, effervescent burst of grapefruit, bergamot, and bitter juniper berries. The top notes deliver a crisp citrus bite that feels like a sparkling tonic on a humid morning. As it settles, yellow ylang-ylang and jasmine soften the tart opening, leading into a dry base of vetiver…
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 Cologne or Navus?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. His Ideal Cologne is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Navus is rated 3.61/5 from 118 votes. Choose His Ideal Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Navus for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, His Ideal Cologne or Navus?
Navus lasts longest (Navus 70/100, His Ideal Cologne 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, His Ideal Cologne or Navus?
His Ideal Cologne projects furthest (His Ideal Cologne 67/100, Navus 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do His Ideal Cologne and Navus smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Vetiver.
Is His Ideal Cologne or Navus better for summer or winter?
His Ideal Cologne suits daytime wear; Navus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in His Ideal Cologne and Navus?
His Ideal Cologne features Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, White Musk, Bergamot and Vetiver. Navus has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Neroli and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Amber and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Cedar.
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