L’Homme Idéal vs Rose & Co Manchester
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L’Homme Idéal takes 3 of 5 categories.
L’Homme IdéalChoose it for a almond and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking.
Rose & Co ManchesterChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L’Homme Idéal3/5
Rose & Co Manchester2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- L’Homme Idéal
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L’Homme Idéal
- Sillage & projection
- Rose & Co Manchester
- Value for money
- Rose & Co Manchester
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L’Homme Idéal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L’Homme IdéalGuerlainRose & Co ManchesterRose & Co ManchesterWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 6,105 votes
3.97/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 40%Had 12%Want 48%
Category winnerL’Homme IdéalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
28%Love
55%Like
3%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL’Homme Idéal
SillageRose & Co Manchester
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRose & Co ManchesterBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothalmond100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
woody69%
nutty61%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
lavender70%
woody60%
rose50%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20 to 45 minutes
CitrusesOrange BlossomBitter OrangeRosemary
Heart2 to 4 hours
AlmondTonka Bean
Base4 to 7 hours
LeatherCedarVetiver
Top
LemonCitrusesRosemaryCedar
Heart
LavenderRoseOrange Blossom
Base
Tonka BeanMuskAmbergris
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Orange Blossom, Rosemary and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for L’Homme Idéal, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer63
Fall75
Winter25
Day100
Night38
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,915
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews210
Overall rank#27,184
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerL’Homme IdéalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL’Homme Idéal by Guerlain introduces an unconventional balance of crisp orchard freshness and warm, edible sweetness. Crafted under perfumer Thierry Wasser in 2014, the composition starts with a lively spray of bitter orange, sharp citruses, aromatic rosemary, and clean orange blossom. This zesty opening quickly settl…
Reviews →Rose & Co Manchester opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bright citruses, backed instantly by aromatic rosemary and dry cedar wood. The initial spray feels crisp and uplifting on warm mornings. As it settles, soft lavender and quiet rose emerge alongside orange blossom, anchored by a light base of musk, tonka bean,…
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, L’Homme Idéal or Rose & Co Manchester?
L’Homme Idéal takes 3 of 5 categories. L’Homme Idéal is rated 4.17/5 from 6,105 votes; Rose & Co Manchester is rated 3.97/5 from 29 votes. Choose L’Homme Idéal for a almond and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Choose Rose & Co Manchester for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L’Homme Idéal or Rose & Co Manchester?
L’Homme Idéal lasts longest (L’Homme Idéal 67/100, Rose & Co Manchester 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L’Homme Idéal or Rose & Co Manchester?
Rose & Co Manchester projects furthest (Rose & Co Manchester 59/100, L’Homme Idéal 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L’Homme Idéal and Rose & Co Manchester smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Orange Blossom, Rosemary and Tonka Bean.
Is L’Homme Idéal or Rose & Co Manchester better for summer or winter?
Rose & Co Manchester suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L’Homme Idéal and Rose & Co Manchester?
L’Homme Idéal has top notes of Citruses, Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange and Rosemary, heart notes of Almond and Tonka Bean, a base of Leather, Cedar and Vetiver. Rose & Co Manchester has top notes of Lemon, Citruses, Rosemary and Cedar, heart notes of Lavender, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Ambergris.
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