L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte vs Nº 11 Amiral Royal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte takes 5 of 5 categories.
L'Homme Idéal Cologne ForteChoose it for a citrus and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nº 11 Amiral RoyalChoose it for a smoky and leather character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte5/5
Nº 11 Amiral Royal0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte
- Sillage & projection
- L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte
- Value for money
- L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte
- 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 ForteGuerlainNº 11 Amiral RoyalBinet-PapillonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.63/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%
3.65/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal Cologne ForteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate83%Love
6%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
4%Hate
54 votes
29%Love
24%Like
29%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte
SillageL'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Homme Idéal Cologne ForteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
almond83%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy48%
nutty30%
smoky100%
leather92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
GrapefruitLemon PeelBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
AlmondCinnamon
Base6 to 8 hours
IncenseVanillinVetiver
Top
GrapefruitBergamotLavender
Heart
CardamomIncense
Base
BirchVetiver
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Incense and Vetiver. 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 seasonSpring100
Summer93
Fall65
Winter30
Day100
Night54
Spring0
Summer22
Fall100
Winter56
Day100
Night44
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#3,350
PerfumerDelphine Jelk
Launched—
Reviews44
Overall rank#23,900
PerfumerJean Sauvage
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal Cologne ForteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'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 →Nº 11 Amiral Royal is a fresh, smoky aromatic scent built around bright grapefruit and bergamot, dry birch, vetiver, cardamom and incense. On skin, reviewers describe it as fresher than its smoky note list suggests, though the birch can turn ashy and campfire-like. It suits someone who wants a clean but darker everyda…
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 Nº 11 Amiral Royal?
L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte takes 5 of 5 categories. L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte is rated 4.63/5 from 54 votes; Nº 11 Amiral Royal is rated 3.65/5 from 17 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte for a citrus and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nº 11 Amiral Royal for a smoky and leather character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte or Nº 11 Amiral Royal?
L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte lasts longest (L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte 76/100, Nº 11 Amiral Royal 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte or Nº 11 Amiral Royal?
L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte projects furthest (L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte 66/100, Nº 11 Amiral Royal 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte and Nº 11 Amiral Royal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Incense and Vetiver.
Is L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte or Nº 11 Amiral Royal better for summer or winter?
L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte suits daytime wear; Nº 11 Amiral Royal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal Cologne Forte and Nº 11 Amiral Royal?
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. Nº 11 Amiral Royal has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Cardamom and Incense, a base of Birch and Vetiver.
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