Fragrance comparison

Hot Fever vs Punch Aux Fruits

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 113 ratings analysed

6 wins

Hot Fever

AXE

4.2449 votes

Rank #17,345 TropicalFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Punch Aux Fruits

Le Monde Gourmand

4.1164 votes

Rank #14,557 TropicalFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hot Fever takes 6 of 7 categories.

Hot Fever
Choose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Punch Aux Fruits
Choose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hot Fever6/7

Punch Aux Fruits1/7

Ratings & consensus: Hot Fever
Community sentiment: Hot Fever
Longevity: Hot Fever
Sillage & projection: Hot Fever
Value for money: Hot Fever
Versatility: Hot Fever
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Punch Aux Fruits

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hot FeverAXE

Punch Aux FruitsLe Monde Gourmand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 27%Had 38%Want 35%

4.11/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 65%Had 3%Want 31%

Category winnerHot FeverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

48%Love

28%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerHot FeverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityHot Fever

SillageHot Fever

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value77

Category winnerHot FeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tropical100%

fruity88%

earthy77%

woody65%

amber53%

sweet42%

tropical100%

fruity83%

floral65%

white floral48%

fresh30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both tropical and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PitahayaMangoGuava

Heart

Soil Tincture

Base

AmberPatchouliWoody Notes

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pitahaya

Heart1 to 2 hours

Jasmine

Base1 to 3 hours

Amber

InformationalShared notesPitahaya and Amber. Durations are only published for Punch Aux Fruits, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall39

Winter33

Day100

Night56

Spring56

Summer100

Fall3

Winter6

Day100

Night13

Category winnerHot FeverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex8

Women8

Men4

Unisex13

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,345

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#14,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerPunch Aux FruitsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hot Fever by AXE is a woody aromatic men's fragrance featuring a bold combination of tropical fruits like mango and guava. Launched in 2008, it stands out with a unique soil tincture note that anchors its sweetness. This scent works best for casual summer days when you want something distinct, affordable, and easy to …

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Punch Aux Fruits by Le Monde Gourmand is a bright, easygoing floral fruity scent built around a playful core. The composition opens with an immediate burst of juicy pitahaya, bringing a sweet, tart tropical presence that feels energetic and clean. As the opening settles, a soft jasmine heart steps in, adding a breezy …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hot Fever or Punch Aux Fruits?

Hot Fever takes 6 of 7 categories. Hot Fever is rated 4.24/5 from 49 votes; Punch Aux Fruits is rated 4.11/5 from 64 votes. Choose Hot Fever for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Punch Aux Fruits for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hot Fever or Punch Aux Fruits?

Hot Fever lasts longest (Hot Fever 53/100, Punch Aux Fruits 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hot Fever or Punch Aux Fruits?

Hot Fever projects furthest (Hot Fever 63/100, Punch Aux Fruits 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hot Fever and Punch Aux Fruits smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tropical and fruity accords. Common notes include Pitahaya and Amber.

Is Hot Fever or Punch Aux Fruits better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hot Fever is the stronger pick. For winter, Hot Fever is the stronger pick. Hot Fever suits daytime wear; Punch Aux Fruits suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hot Fever and Punch Aux Fruits?

Hot Fever has top notes of Pitahaya, Mango and Guava, heart notes of Soil Tincture, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Woody Notes. Punch Aux Fruits has top notes of Pitahaya, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Amber.