Fragrance comparison

L’Homme Idéal Cologne vs Tuxedo Noir

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 4,105 ratings analysed

3 wins

L’Homme Idéal Cologne

Guerlain

4.344,102 votes

Rank #1,568 CitrusAlmond

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9%scent match

Clearly different

Tuxedo Noir

LANSY

3.673 votes

Rank #57,138 PatchouliWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Homme Idéal Cologne takes 3 of 4 categories.

L’Homme Idéal Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tuxedo Noir
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

L’Homme Idéal Cologne3/4

Tuxedo Noir1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L’Homme Idéal Cologne
Sillage & projection: L’Homme Idéal Cologne
Value for money: Tuxedo Noir
Versatility: Not scored
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

Tuxedo NoirLANSY

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 4,102 votes

Have 63%Had 17%Want 19%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityL’Homme Idéal Cologne

SillageL’Homme Idéal Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTuxedo NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

almond88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

sweet53%

nutty42%

patchouli100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match9%Clearly different

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

BergamotGrapefruitOrangePepperCorianderLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineGardeniaRosemaryLavenderGeraniumSea NotesNeroli

Base

PatchouliMuskAmberCedarHeliotropeVetiver

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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#57,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Tuxedo Noir opens with bright citrus and pepper, then settles into a cleaner aromatic heart with lavender, neroli and a light marine touch. As it dries down, patchouli, musk and amber give it a woody, powdery finish that reads familiar and easy to wear. It looks aimed at men who like fresh designer-style scents with a…

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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 Tuxedo Noir?

L’Homme Idéal Cologne takes 3 of 4 categories. L’Homme Idéal Cologne is rated 4.34/5 from 4,102 votes; Tuxedo Noir is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose L’Homme Idéal Cologne for a citrus and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tuxedo Noir for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Homme Idéal Cologne or Tuxedo Noir?

L’Homme Idéal Cologne lasts longest (L’Homme Idéal Cologne 62/100, Tuxedo Noir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Homme Idéal Cologne or Tuxedo Noir?

L’Homme Idéal Cologne projects furthest (L’Homme Idéal Cologne 53/100, Tuxedo Noir 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Homme Idéal Cologne and Tuxedo Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot and Neroli.

Is L’Homme Idéal Cologne or Tuxedo Noir better for summer or winter?

L’Homme Idéal Cologne suits daytime wear; Tuxedo Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Homme Idéal Cologne and Tuxedo Noir?

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. Tuxedo Noir has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Rosemary and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Cedar.