L'Homme Idéal Extrême vs Le Temps De L’Elégance
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le Temps De L’Elégance takes 3 of 5 categories.
L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Le Temps De L’EléganceChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
L'Homme Idéal Extrême2/5
Le Temps De L’Elégance3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Le Temps De L’Elégance
- Sillage & projection
- Le Temps De L’Elégance
- Value for money
- Le Temps De L’Elégance
- 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 ExtrêmeGuerlainLe Temps De L’EléganceMaison LaugierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 3,367 votes
Have 47%Had 9%Want 45%
4.17/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%
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
50%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLe Temps De L’Elégance
SillageLe Temps De L’Elégance
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLe Temps De L’EléganceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
almond84%
tobacco77%
leather69%
warm spicy61%
fruity100%
sweet88%
honey77%
beeswax65%
almond53%
animalic42%
Scent match59%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and almond
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
Notes
PlumBeeswaxAlmondHoneyCinnamonCedarTobaccoPatchouliLeatherVetiver
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesAlmond, 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
Spring25
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day40
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#34,243
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
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 →Le Temps De L’Elégance by Maison Laugier balances fruity warmth with deep, resinous textures. Sweet plum and honey mix with almond and tobacco, creating a scent that feels familiar yet singular. It works best in cooler air, wrapping the wearer in a comforting, woody embrace that projects subtle, persistent character t…
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 Le Temps De L’Elégance?
Le Temps De L’Elégance takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Homme Idéal Extrême is rated 4.37/5 from 3,367 votes; Le Temps De L’Elégance is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal Extrême for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Le Temps De L’Elégance for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Le Temps De L’Elégance?
Le Temps De L’Elégance lasts longest (Le Temps De L’Elégance 77/100, L'Homme Idéal Extrême 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Le Temps De L’Elégance?
Le Temps De L’Elégance projects furthest (Le Temps De L’Elégance 68/100, L'Homme Idéal Extrême 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Homme Idéal Extrême and Le Temps De L’Elégance smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and almond accords. Common notes include Almond, Plum, Cinnamon and Tobacco.
Is L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Le Temps De L’Elégance better for summer or winter?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême suits evening wear; Le Temps De L’Elégance suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal Extrême and Le Temps De L’Elégance?
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. Le Temps De L’Elégance features Plum, Beeswax, Almond, Honey and Cinnamon.
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