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I'm Not A Good Boy vs L’Homme Idéal Cologne

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

Updated 4,131 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Homme Idéal Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • I'm Not A Good Boy

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • L’Homme Idéal Cologne

    Choose it for a citrus and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

I'm Not A Good Boy2/7
L’Homme Idéal Cologne4/7
Ratings & consensus
L’Homme Idéal Cologne
Community sentiment
L’Homme Idéal Cologne
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
L’Homme Idéal Cologne
Value for money
I'm Not A Good Boy
Versatility
I'm Not A Good Boy
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
L’Homme Idéal Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
I'm Not A Good BoyNazareno Gabrielli
L’Homme Idéal CologneGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%
4.34/ 5 · 4,102 votes
Have 63%Had 17%Want 19%
Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
31%Love
48%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

29 votes

55%Love
34%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

4,102 votes

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageL’Homme Idéal Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value90
¤ Price value59
Category winnerI'm Not A Good BoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
citrus74%
green65%
warm spicy56%
citrus100%
almond88%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic65%
sweet53%
nutty42%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
OrangeGrapefruitMandarin OrangeNeroliBergamot
Heart
MintNutmegCardamomGeraniumLavenderMimosaSageTarragon
Base
SandalwoodCedarVetiverTobaccoMusk
Top15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitOrangeBergamotPink Pepper
Heart2 to 4 hours
AlmondNeroli
Base3 to 6 hours
VetiverWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesOrange, Grapefruit, Neroli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for L’Homme Idéal Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring89
Summer72
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night83
Spring91
Summer100
Fall30
Winter8
Day100
Night23
Category winnerI'm Not A Good BoyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men72
Unisex27
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,071

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#1,568

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nazareno Gabrielli I'm Not A Good Boy hits the skin with a brisk wash of bitter orange, sharp bergamot, and chilled garden mint. The opening feels clean and energetic, quickly making room for an herbal mid-section built on crushed sage, spicy cardamom, and clean French lavender. As the initial citrus sparkle recedes, …

Reviews →

L’Homme Idéal Cologne by Guerlain offers a bright, crisp alternative to heavier warm-weather fragrances. Created by Thierry Wasser and launched in 2015, this Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of fresh grapefruit, juicy orange, tart bergamot, and a tiny pinch of pink pepper. As the sharp citrus settle down, a cr…

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, I'm Not A Good Boy or L’Homme Idéal Cologne?

L’Homme Idéal Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories. I'm Not A Good Boy is rated 4.00/5 from 29 votes; L’Homme Idéal Cologne is rated 4.34/5 from 4,102 votes. Choose I'm Not A Good Boy for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L’Homme Idéal Cologne for a citrus and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, I'm Not A Good Boy or L’Homme Idéal Cologne?

They last about the same: I'm Not A Good Boy 62/100, L’Homme Idéal Cologne 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, I'm Not A Good Boy or L’Homme Idéal Cologne?

L’Homme Idéal Cologne projects furthest (L’Homme Idéal Cologne 53/100, I'm Not A Good Boy 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I'm Not A Good Boy and L’Homme Idéal Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Grapefruit, Neroli and Bergamot.

Is I'm Not A Good Boy or L’Homme Idéal Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, L’Homme Idéal Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, I'm Not A Good Boy is the stronger pick. I'm Not A Good Boy suits daytime wear; L’Homme Idéal Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I'm Not A Good Boy and L’Homme Idéal Cologne?

I'm Not A Good Boy has top notes of Orange, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Mint, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Tobacco. L’Homme Idéal Cologne has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Almond and Neroli, a base of Vetiver and White Musk.

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