L'Homme Idéal Extrême vs Godred
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême takes 3 of 5 categories.
L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
GodredChoose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
L'Homme Idéal Extrême3/5
Godred2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Godred
- Sillage & projection
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Value for money
- Godred
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeGuerlainGodredScents of ManWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 3,367 votes
Have 47%Had 9%Want 45%
4.27/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
27%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
3,367 votes
60%Love
20%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGodred
SillageL'Homme Idéal Extrême
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGodredBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
almond84%
tobacco77%
leather69%
warm spicy61%
fruity100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
white floral77%
amber69%
smoky61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
AlmondPink PepperBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
PlumCinnamonHeliotrope
Base4 to 7 hours
TobaccoLeatherPatchouliCedar
Top
BergamotNeroliLimeLemonBlack CurrantRaspberryBlueberry
Heart
PlumClovesJasmine SambacTuberoseNutmegTobaccoBlackberryVetiver
Base
IncenseLeatherAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliOpoponaxCinnamonPeru Balsam
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Plum, Cinnamon and Tobacco. Durations are only published for L'Homme Idéal Extrême, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer16
Fall100
Winter99
Day75
Night100
Spring50
Summer17
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#1,227
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews207
Overall rank#44,535
PerfumerAndrea Byrne
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Homme Idéal Extrême by Guerlain presents a rich interpretation of the brand's almond signature. The fragrance opens with zesty bergamot, vibrant pink pepper, and a distinctive nutty almond accord. As the initial brightness settles, luscious ripe plum and warm cinnamon emerge, softened by powdery heliotrope in the he…
Reviews →Godred by Scents of Man offers a complex, fruity-oriental profile for those who appreciate density. It opens with a bright burst of bergamot and neroli before shifting into a heart of plum, cloves, and tobacco. On the skin, it settles into a deep, resinous base of incense, leather, and agarwood, making it an ideal com…
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 Extrême or Godred?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Homme Idéal Extrême is rated 4.37/5 from 3,367 votes; Godred is rated 4.27/5 from 15 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal Extrême for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Godred for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Godred?
Godred lasts longest (Godred 74/100, L'Homme Idéal Extrême 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Godred?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême projects furthest (L'Homme Idéal Extrême 57/100, Godred 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Homme Idéal Extrême and Godred smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Plum, Cinnamon and Tobacco.
Is L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Godred better for summer or winter?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême suits evening wear; Godred suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal Extrême and Godred?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême has top notes of Almond, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Cinnamon and Heliotrope, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Patchouli and Cedar. Godred has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Plum, Cloves, Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose, a base of Incense, Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.
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