Fragrance comparison

L’Homme Idéal Cool vs Versailles

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,231 ratings analysed

4 wins

L’Homme Idéal Cool

Guerlain

4.141,203 votes

Rank #1,150 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Versailles

Oscar London

4.3228 votes

Rank #33,123 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Homme Idéal Cool takes 4 of 7 categories.

L’Homme Idéal Cool
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Versailles
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L’Homme Idéal Cool4/7

Versailles3/7

Ratings & consensus: L’Homme Idéal Cool
Community sentiment: Versailles
Longevity: Versailles
Sillage & projection: L’Homme Idéal Cool
Value for money: L’Homme Idéal Cool
Versatility: Versailles
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

VersaillesOscar London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 1,203 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

4.32/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 27%Had 2%Want 71%

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CoolRating 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

71%Love

11%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerVersaillesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityVersailles

SillageL’Homme Idéal Cool

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value39

Category winnerL’Homme Idéal CoolBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

almond69%

aquatic61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

GrapefruitBergamotMint

Heart

GeraniumViolet

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmbroxanNutmegVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Ambroxan 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

Summer75

Fall75

Winter38

Day100

Night63

Category winnerVersaillesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men13

Unisex60

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,150

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#33,123

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Versailles by Oscar London opens with a burst of tart grapefruit, sharp bergamot, and cool mint. As the citrus sparkle relaxes, crisp geranium and soft violet emerge over a base of patchouli, cedar-toned sandalwood, and ambroxan. It offers an easy option for morning office wear or warm spring afternoons when you want …

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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 Versailles?

L’Homme Idéal Cool takes 4 of 7 categories. L’Homme Idéal Cool is rated 4.14/5 from 1,203 votes; Versailles is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes. Choose L’Homme Idéal Cool for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Versailles for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Homme Idéal Cool or Versailles?

Versailles lasts longest (Versailles 68/100, L’Homme Idéal Cool 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Homme Idéal Cool or Versailles?

L’Homme Idéal Cool projects furthest (L’Homme Idéal Cool 59/100, Versailles 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Homme Idéal Cool and Versailles smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Ambroxan and Vetiver.

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

For summer, L’Homme Idéal Cool is the stronger pick. For winter, Versailles is the stronger pick. L’Homme Idéal Cool suits daytime wear; Versailles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Versailles has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Geranium and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Ambroxan and Nutmeg.