Fragrance comparison

L'Homme Idéal Extrême vs Moroccan Lover

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3,368 ratings analysed

L'Homme Idéal Extrême

Guerlain

4.373,367 votes

Rank #1,227 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Moroccan Lover

Champagne

5.001 votes

Rank #57,193 Warm SpicyChocolate

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

L'Homme Idéal Extrême
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Moroccan Lover
Choose it for a warm spicy and chocolate character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

L'Homme Idéal Extrême1/2

Moroccan Lover1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Moroccan Lover
Fragranxe ranking: L'Homme Idéal Extrême

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeGuerlain

Moroccan LoverChampagne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 3,367 votes

Have 47%Had 9%Want 45%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

3,367 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

almond84%

tobacco77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

chocolate86%

rum72%

sweet58%

aromatic44%

amber30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

AlmondPink PepperBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

PlumCinnamonHeliotrope

Base4 to 7 hours

TobaccoLeatherPatchouliCedar

Top20-30 mins

PlumAlmondMintSaffronApricotCinnamonBergamotGuava

Heart3-4 hrs

Dark ChocolateRumCardamomTobaccoGrapesRaisinVanillaDried Fruits

Base8-10 hrs

AmberTonka BeanSandalwoodCedarCoffeeNutmeg

Category winnerMoroccan LoverLongest dry-down: 8-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer16

Fall100

Winter99

Day75

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex13

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,227

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#57,193

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'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…

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Moroccan Lover by Champagne is a dense, boozy gourmand that pulls no punches from the first spray. The plum hits immediately. It opens with a thick burst of stewed fruit, fiery cinnamon, and a sharp touch of cool mint cutting through warm saffron. You might notice a sharp alcohol sting for the first two minutes, but t…

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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 Extrême or Moroccan Lover?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. L'Homme Idéal Extrême is rated 4.37/5 from 3,367 votes; Moroccan Lover is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal Extrême for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Moroccan Lover for a warm spicy and chocolate character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Do L'Homme Idéal Extrême and Moroccan Lover smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Almond, Bergamot, Plum and Cinnamon.

Is L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Moroccan Lover better for summer or winter?

L'Homme Idéal Extrême suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal Extrême and Moroccan Lover?

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. Moroccan Lover has top notes of Plum, Almond, Mint and Saffron, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, Rum, Cardamom and Tobacco, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Cedar.