Fragrance comparison

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

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 4,131 ratings analysed

4 wins

L’Homme Idéal Cologne

Guerlain

4.344,102 votes

Rank #1,568 CitrusAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

I'm Not A Good Boy

Nazareno Gabrielli

4.0029 votes

Rank #17,071 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Homme Idéal Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

L’Homme Idéal Cologne4/7

I'm Not A Good Boy2/7

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

L’Homme Idéal CologneGuerlain

I'm Not A Good BoyNazareno Gabrielli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 4,102 votes

Have 63%Had 17%Want 19%

4.00/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

4,102 votes

31%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageL’Homme Idéal Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value90

Category winnerI'm Not A Good BoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

almond88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

sweet53%

nutty42%

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

green65%

warm spicy56%

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart2 to 4 hours

AlmondNeroli

Base3 to 6 hours

VetiverWhite Musk

Top

OrangeGrapefruitMandarin OrangeNeroliBergamot

Heart

MintNutmegCardamomGeraniumLavenderMimosaSageTarragon

Base

SandalwoodCedarVetiverTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Orange, Bergamot and Neroli. 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

Spring91

Summer100

Fall30

Winter8

Day100

Night23

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night83

Category winnerI'm Not A Good BoyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex27

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,568

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#17,071

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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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, …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

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

L’Homme Idéal Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories. L’Homme Idéal Cologne is rated 4.34/5 from 4,102 votes; I'm Not A Good Boy is rated 4.00/5 from 29 votes. 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. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Is L’Homme Idéal Cologne or I'm Not A Good Boy 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. L’Homme Idéal Cologne suits daytime wear; I'm Not A Good Boy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. 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.