Fragrance comparison

Kanon for Men vs Muguet du Bonheur (2021)

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

7 wins

Kanon for Men

Kanøn

3.88175 votes

Rank #8,027 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Muguet du Bonheur (2021)

Caron

3.2740 votes

Rank #22,226 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kanon for Men takes 7 of 7 categories.

Kanon for Men
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Muguet du Bonheur (2021)
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kanon for Men7/7

Muguet du Bonheur (2021)0/7

Ratings & consensus: Kanon for Men
Community sentiment: Kanon for Men
Longevity: Kanon for Men
Sillage & projection: Kanon for Men
Value for money: Kanon for Men
Versatility: Kanon for Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kanon for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kanon for MenKanøn

Muguet du Bonheur (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 52%Had 19%Want 29%

3.27/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 68%

Category winnerKanon for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

175 votes

18%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

15%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerKanon for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityKanon for Men

SillageKanon for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value27

Category winnerKanon for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

rose84%

aquatic77%

green69%

ozonic61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageSicilian BergamotLime

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyEgyptian JasmineVioletOlibanumCinnamon

Base

MossOakmossMuskPatchouliSandalwoodAmberHoneyHaitian Vetiver

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotNashi PearWatermelonItalian Mandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyTurkish RoseRose

Base3-5 hrs

MossPatchouliVirginian Cedar

InformationalShared notesSicilian Bergamot, Lime, Lily-of-the-Valley and Moss. Durations are only published for Muguet du Bonheur (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer41

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer58

Fall21

Winter21

Day100

Night22

Category winnerKanon for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,027

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#22,226

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerKanon for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kanon for Men opens with a sharp burst of lime and Sicilian bergamot, balanced by the herbal crunch of clary sage. It settles into a mossy, woody base sweetened by a distinct honey note and anchored by patchouli. This vintage blend is built for casual daytime wear during the crisp days of autumn.

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Caron Muguet du Bonheur (2021) opens with a refreshing, dewy splash of lime, Italian mandarin, and crisp nashi pear. The initial spray feels bright, juicy, and aquatic, thanks to a subtle watermelon accord that lifts the citrus oils. It feels lively on warm skin. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruit gives way to a cl…

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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, Kanon for Men or Muguet du Bonheur (2021)?

Kanon for Men takes 7 of 7 categories. Kanon for Men is rated 3.88/5 from 175 votes; Muguet du Bonheur (2021) is rated 3.27/5 from 40 votes. Choose Kanon for Men for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Muguet du Bonheur (2021) for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kanon for Men or Muguet du Bonheur (2021)?

Kanon for Men lasts longest (Kanon for Men 60/100, Muguet du Bonheur (2021) 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kanon for Men or Muguet du Bonheur (2021)?

Kanon for Men projects furthest (Kanon for Men 54/100, Muguet du Bonheur (2021) 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kanon for Men and Muguet du Bonheur (2021) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Sicilian Bergamot, Lime, Lily-of-the-Valley and Moss.

Is Kanon for Men or Muguet du Bonheur (2021) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Muguet du Bonheur (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Kanon for Men is the stronger pick. Kanon for Men suits daytime wear; Muguet du Bonheur (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kanon for Men and Muguet du Bonheur (2021)?

Kanon for Men has top notes of Clary Sage, Sicilian Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Egyptian Jasmine, Violet and Olibanum, a base of Moss, Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli. Muguet du Bonheur (2021) has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Nashi Pear and Watermelon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Turkish Rose and Rose, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Virginian Cedar.