Fragrance comparison

L’Homme Idéal Cool vs Gelsomino Assoluto

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,212 ratings analysed

L’Homme Idéal Cool

Guerlain

4.141,203 votes

Rank #1,150 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Gelsomino Assoluto

Acqua del Garda

3.839 votes

Rank #23,049 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gelsomino Assoluto takes 2 of 3 categories.

L’Homme Idéal Cool
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gelsomino Assoluto
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L’Homme Idéal Cool1/3

Gelsomino Assoluto2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gelsomino Assoluto
Sillage & projection: Gelsomino Assoluto
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L’Homme Idéal Cool

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’Homme Idéal CoolGuerlain

Gelsomino AssolutoAcqua del Garda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 1,203 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

3.83/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 12%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,203 votes

33%Love

33%Like

33%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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGelsomino Assoluto

SillageGelsomino Assoluto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

almond69%

aquatic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MintBergamotOrangeAnise

Heart2 to 4 hours

AlmondWater NotesNeroli

Base4 to 7 hours

AmbroxanVetiverPatchouli

Top

OrangeMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineCedarNeroliSandalwoodVanilla

Base

PatchouliVetiverCashmeranAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Orange, Neroli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for L’Homme Idéal Cool, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall36

Winter12

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,150

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#23,049

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CoolHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’Homme Idéal Cool by Guerlain is a crisp aromatic fougere that takes the line's signature almond character into brisk, warm-weather territory. It opens with an energizing splash of garden mint, sharp bergamot, sweet orange, and a spicy kick of anise. As the opening settles, smooth almond joins fresh water notes and c…

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Gelsomino Assoluto by Acqua del Garda is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Gelsomino Assoluto was launched in 2017. Top notes are Orange, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Grapefruit; middle notes are Jasmine, Cedar, Neroli, Sandalwood and Vanilla; base notes are Patchouli, Vetiver, Cashmeran, Amber and Musk.

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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 Cool or Gelsomino Assoluto?

Gelsomino Assoluto takes 2 of 3 categories. L’Homme Idéal Cool is rated 4.14/5 from 1,203 votes; Gelsomino Assoluto is rated 3.83/5 from 9 votes. Choose L’Homme Idéal Cool for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gelsomino Assoluto for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Homme Idéal Cool or Gelsomino Assoluto?

Gelsomino Assoluto lasts longest (Gelsomino Assoluto 73/100, L’Homme Idéal Cool 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Homme Idéal Cool or Gelsomino Assoluto?

Projection is very close: Gelsomino Assoluto 61/100, L’Homme Idéal Cool 59/100 for sillage.

Do L’Homme Idéal Cool and Gelsomino Assoluto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Orange, Neroli and Vetiver.

Is L’Homme Idéal Cool or Gelsomino Assoluto better for summer or winter?

L’Homme Idéal Cool suits daytime wear; Gelsomino Assoluto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Homme Idéal Cool and Gelsomino Assoluto?

L’Homme Idéal Cool has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Orange and Anise, heart notes of Almond, Water Notes and Neroli, a base of Ambroxan, Vetiver and Patchouli. Gelsomino Assoluto has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Cedar, Neroli and Sandalwood, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Cashmeran and Amber.