L’Homme Idéal Cologne vs Navus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L’Homme Idéal Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories.
L’Homme Idéal CologneChoose it for a citrus and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
NavusChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L’Homme Idéal Cologne4/7
Navus3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L’Homme Idéal Cologne
- Community sentiment
- L’Homme Idéal Cologne
- Longevity
- Navus
- Sillage & projection
- Navus
- Value for money
- L’Homme Idéal Cologne
- Versatility
- Navus
- 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 CologneGuerlainNavusNavitus ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.34/ 5 · 4,102 votes
Have 63%Had 17%Want 19%
3.61/ 5 · 118 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CologneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
34%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
4,102 votes
40%Love
19%Like
10%Ok
23%Dislike
8%Hate
118 votes
Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNavus
SillageNavus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL’Homme Idéal CologneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
almond88%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic65%
sweet53%
nutty42%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
woody48%
white floral30%
Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitOrangeBergamotPink Pepper
Heart2 to 4 hours
AlmondNeroli
Base3 to 6 hours
VetiverWhite Musk
Top
GrapefruitBergamotNeroliOrangeJuniper BerriesPink Pepper
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineAmberRose
Base
VetiverMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Orange, Bergamot and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for L’Homme Idéal Cologne, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer100
Fall30
Winter8
Day100
Night23
Spring100
Summer94
Fall30
Winter11
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNavusMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,568
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews209
Overall rank#14,020
PerfumerChristian Carbonnel
Launched—
Reviews22
Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL’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…
Reviews →Navus by Navitus Parfums opens with a sharp, effervescent burst of grapefruit, bergamot, and bitter juniper berries. The top notes deliver a crisp citrus bite that feels like a sparkling tonic on a humid morning. As it settles, yellow ylang-ylang and jasmine soften the tart opening, leading into a dry base of vetiver…
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 Cologne or Navus?
L’Homme Idéal Cologne takes 4 of 7 categories. L’Homme Idéal Cologne is rated 4.34/5 from 4,102 votes; Navus is rated 3.61/5 from 118 votes. Choose L’Homme Idéal Cologne for a citrus and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Navus for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L’Homme Idéal Cologne or Navus?
Navus lasts longest (Navus 70/100, L’Homme Idéal Cologne 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L’Homme Idéal Cologne or Navus?
Navus projects furthest (Navus 63/100, L’Homme Idéal Cologne 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L’Homme Idéal Cologne and Navus smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot and Pink Pepper.
Is L’Homme Idéal Cologne or Navus better for summer or winter?
For summer, L’Homme Idéal Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Navus is the stronger pick. L’Homme Idéal Cologne suits daytime wear; Navus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L’Homme Idéal Cologne and Navus?
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. Navus has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Neroli and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Amber and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Cedar.
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