Fragrance comparison

L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte vs Buenos Aires

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte

Guerlain

4.6354 votes

Rank #3,350 CitrusAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Buenos Aires

Teymouri

5.001 votes

Rank #42,655 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Buenos Aires takes 2 of 3 categories.

L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte
Choose it for a citrus and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Buenos Aires
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte1/3

Buenos Aires2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Buenos Aires
Sillage & projection: Buenos Aires
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

L'Homme Idéal Cologne ForteGuerlain

Buenos AiresTeymouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.63/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

6%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

4%Hate

54 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBuenos Aires

SillageBuenos Aires

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

almond83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

nutty30%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitLemon PeelBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

AlmondCinnamon

Base6 to 8 hours

IncenseVanillinVetiver

Top

GrapefruitBergamotAlmondPepperLimeMateTea

Heart

LavenderJasmineIncenseVioletNutmeg

Base

CashmeranCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaVetiverAmberSuedeGrass

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Almond and Incense. Durations are only published for L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall65

Winter30

Day100

Night54

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,350

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#42,655

PerfumerMasoud Teymouri

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerL'Homme Idéal Cologne ForteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte by Guerlain delivers a crisp burst of tart grapefruit, sharp lemon peel, and zesty bergamot right from the initial spray. As that energetic citrus opening settles, the fragrance introduces the brand's signature creamy almond note paired with a subtle touch of warm cinnamon. The base grounds…

Reviews →

Buenos Aires by Teymouri is a fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Buenos Aires was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Masoud Teymouri. Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot, Almond, Pepper, Lime, Mate and Tea; middle notes are Lavender, Jasmine, Incense, Violet and Nutmeg; base notes ar…

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 Forte or Buenos Aires?

Buenos Aires takes 2 of 3 categories. L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte is rated 4.63/5 from 54 votes; Buenos Aires is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte for a citrus and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Buenos Aires for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte or Buenos Aires?

Buenos Aires lasts longest (Buenos Aires 100/100, L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte or Buenos Aires?

Buenos Aires projects furthest (Buenos Aires 100/100, L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte and Buenos Aires smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Almond and Incense.

Is L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte or Buenos Aires better for summer or winter?

L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte and Buenos Aires?

L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon Peel and Bergamot, heart notes of Almond and Cinnamon, a base of Incense, Vanillin and Vetiver. Buenos Aires has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Almond and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Incense and Violet, a base of Cashmeran, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Vanilla.