Fragrance comparison

Idol Spirit for Him vs Fleur de Jour

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

Idol Spirit for Him

American Idol

3.605 votes

Rank #61,099 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Fleur de Jour

Antonio Puig

3.8366 votes

Rank #29,770 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Idol Spirit for Him
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Fleur de Jour
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Idol Spirit for Him2/4

Fleur de Jour2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Idol Spirit for Him
Sillage & projection: Idol Spirit for Him
Value for money: Fleur de Jour
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fleur de Jour

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Idol Spirit for HimAmerican Idol

Fleur de JourAntonio Puig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

3.83/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 34%Had 40%Want 26%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

24%Love

52%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityIdol Spirit for Him

SillageIdol Spirit for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value84

Category winnerFleur de JourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh86%

green72%

woody58%

citrus44%

fresh spicy30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

rose69%

mossy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Granny Smith appleCitrusesBlack CurrantWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesBlack CurrantPepper

Heart

JasmineLilyRose

Base

Oakmoss

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Black Currant. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer87

Fall35

Winter35

Day100

Night16

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFleur de JourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Idol Spirit for Him is an accessible citrus aromatic fragrance launched in 2004. It opens with a crisp Granny Smith apple note paired with sharp citruses. As it settles, it reveals a green, slightly spicy heart that feels clean and unobtrusive for daily casual wear. It is a straightforward scent for those who prefer l…

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Fleur de Jour reads as a bright citrus floral with a slightly green, gently bitter edge rather than a soft powdery bouquet. Jasmine, lily and rose sit over a mossy base, so it feels fresh, crisp and a little old-school in a pleasant way. It looks most at home in warm weather and daytime wear. If you enjoy airy floral …

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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, Idol Spirit for Him or Fleur de Jour?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Idol Spirit for Him is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Fleur de Jour is rated 3.83/5 from 66 votes. Choose Idol Spirit for Him for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Fleur de Jour for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Idol Spirit for Him or Fleur de Jour?

Idol Spirit for Him lasts longest (Idol Spirit for Him 60/100, Fleur de Jour 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Idol Spirit for Him or Fleur de Jour?

Idol Spirit for Him projects furthest (Idol Spirit for Him 63/100, Fleur de Jour 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Idol Spirit for Him and Fleur de Jour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses and Black Currant.

Is Idol Spirit for Him or Fleur de Jour better for summer or winter?

Idol Spirit for Him suits day or night wear; Fleur de Jour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Idol Spirit for Him and Fleur de Jour?

Idol Spirit for Him features Granny Smith apple, Citruses, Black Currant and Woodsy Notes. Fleur de Jour has top notes of Citruses, Black Currant and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily and Rose, a base of Oakmoss.