Fragrance comparison

Hot! Fragrances Grey vs Fougere No. 1

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Hot! Fragrances Grey

Ulric de Varens

3.673 votes

Rank #63,603 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Fougere No. 1

Myropol

4.254 votes

Rank #49,421 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fougere No. 1 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Hot! Fragrances Grey
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fougere No. 1
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hot! Fragrances Grey0/3

Fougere No. 13/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fougere No. 1
Sillage & projection: Fougere No. 1
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fougere No. 1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hot! Fragrances GreyUlric de Varens

Fougere No. 1Myropol

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFougere No. 1

SillageFougere No. 1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fruity and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderPineappleWormwood

Heart2-4 hrs

AppleFreesiaCorianderGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskAmberTonka BeanLabdanumMoss

Top

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotApplePineappleBasil

Heart

GeraniumCassisPatchouliCorianderVetiver

Base

OakmossCaramelTonka BeanCostusSandalwoodAmberMuskGalbanum

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pineapple, Apple and Coriander. Durations are only published for Hot! Fragrances Grey, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Party 14%Date 12%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,421

PerfumerAndrey Oleynikov

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFougere No. 1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hot! Fragrances Grey by Ulric de Varens lands on the skin with an unapologetic kick. Three sprays deliver instant energy. The first blast brings sharp alcohol, but that solvent bite evaporates within two minutes. Then, tangy pineapple and bitter wormwood surge forward alongside clean French lavender. The scent feels b…

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Fougere No. 1 leans into classic aromatic fougere territory with a greener, fruit-tinted opening. Lavender, bergamot, basil and crisp apple give it a brisk first impression, while geranium, vetiver and patchouli keep the heart dry and structured. As it settles, oakmoss, tonka, sandalwood and amber bring a warmer, moss…

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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, Hot! Fragrances Grey or Fougere No. 1?

Fougere No. 1 takes 3 of 3 categories. Hot! Fragrances Grey is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Fougere No. 1 is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Hot! Fragrances Grey for a fruity and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fougere No. 1 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hot! Fragrances Grey or Fougere No. 1?

Fougere No. 1 lasts longest (Fougere No. 1 87/100, Hot! Fragrances Grey 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hot! Fragrances Grey or Fougere No. 1?

Fougere No. 1 projects furthest (Fougere No. 1 75/100, Hot! Fragrances Grey 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hot! Fragrances Grey and Fougere No. 1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fruity and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pineapple, Apple and Coriander.

Is Hot! Fragrances Grey or Fougere No. 1 better for summer or winter?

Hot! Fragrances Grey suits daytime wear; Fougere No. 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hot! Fragrances Grey and Fougere No. 1?

Hot! Fragrances Grey has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple and Wormwood, heart notes of Apple, Freesia, Coriander and Geranium, a base of White Musk, Amber, Tonka Bean and Labdanum. Fougere No. 1 has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Geranium, Cassis, Patchouli and Coriander, a base of Oakmoss, Caramel, Tonka Bean and Costus.