L’Homme Idéal vs Tycoon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L’Homme Idéal takes 5 of 5 categories.
L’Homme IdéalChoose it for a almond and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.
TycoonChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L’Homme Idéal5/5
Tycoon0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- L’Homme Idéal
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L’Homme Idéal
- Sillage & projection
- L’Homme Idéal
- Value for money
- L’Homme Idéal
- 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 IdéalGuerlainTycoonOriflameWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 6,105 votes
3.50/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 38%Had 21%Want 42%
Category winnerL’Homme IdéalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
15%Love
50%Like
9%Ok
24%Dislike
3%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL’Homme Idéal
SillageL’Homme Idéal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL’Homme IdéalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothalmond100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
woody69%
nutty61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
marine77%
animalic69%
herbal61%
Scent match49%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
SageSea NotesBitter OrangeLemon
Heart
CedarAtlas CedarOrange Blossom
Base
VetiverLeatherBlack Amber
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Leather and Cedar. 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
Spring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter58
Day100
Night91
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#33,917
PerfumerAlexis Dadier
Launched—
Reviews4
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 →Tycoon by Oriflame opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter orange, backed by herbal sage and a salty marine splash. Perfumer Alexis Dadier constructed this 2013 scent to balance cool aquatic elements against a warmer core. As the top notes settle, atlas cedar and orange blossom emerge, grounding the marine fizz w…
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 Tycoon?
L’Homme Idéal takes 5 of 5 categories. L’Homme Idéal is rated 4.17/5 from 6,105 votes; Tycoon is rated 3.50/5 from 34 votes. Choose L’Homme Idéal for a almond and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Tycoon for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L’Homme Idéal or Tycoon?
L’Homme Idéal lasts longest (L’Homme Idéal 67/100, Tycoon 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L’Homme Idéal or Tycoon?
L’Homme Idéal projects furthest (L’Homme Idéal 56/100, Tycoon 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L’Homme Idéal and Tycoon smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Leather and Cedar.
Is L’Homme Idéal or Tycoon better for summer or winter?
Tycoon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L’Homme Idéal and Tycoon?
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. Tycoon has top notes of Sage, Sea Notes, Bitter Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cedar, Atlas Cedar and Orange Blossom, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Black Amber.
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