Fragrance comparison

Mouchoir de Monsieur vs Frutto della Passione

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 682 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mouchoir de Monsieur

Guerlain

4.43446 votes

Rank #1,690 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Frutto della Passione

L'Erbolario

3.61236 votes

Rank #14,230 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mouchoir de Monsieur takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mouchoir de Monsieur
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Frutto della Passione
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Mouchoir de Monsieur4/7

Frutto della Passione3/7

Ratings & consensus: Mouchoir de Monsieur
Community sentiment: Mouchoir de Monsieur
Longevity: Frutto della Passione
Sillage & projection: Frutto della Passione
Value for money: Frutto della Passione
Versatility: Mouchoir de Monsieur
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mouchoir de Monsieur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mouchoir de MonsieurGuerlain

Frutto della PassioneL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 446 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%

3.61/ 5 · 236 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerMouchoir de MonsieurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

446 votes

20%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

26%Dislike

1%Hate

236 votes

Category winnerMouchoir de MonsieurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityFrutto della Passione

SillageFrutto della Passione

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value78

Category winnerFrutto della PassioneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

floral84%

woody77%

tropical69%

citrus61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderBergamotLemon Verbena

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliTonka BeanJasminePatchouliCinnamonRose

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaIrisAmberOakmoss

Top

BergamotYlang-YlangRoseGreen MandarinJasmine

Heart

Passion FlowerPassionfruitPineappleNectarinePeachPatchouliCinnamonNeroli

Base

OakmossCashmere WoodWhite MuskIrisCedarSandalwoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Mouchoir de Monsieur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall86

Winter59

Day100

Night59

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMouchoir de MonsieurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex38

Women1

Men5

Unisex20

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,690

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#14,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMouchoir de MonsieurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mouchoir de Monsieur by Guerlain presents a traditional barbershop profile shaped by aromatic herbs, bright citrus, and a warm powdery drydown. It opens with an assertive burst of lavender, bergamot, and tart lemon verbena. This initial sharpness settles into an elegant floral heart where neroli, rose, and jasmine mee…

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Frutto della Passione opens with tart passionfruit and green mandarin before settling into a dry oakmoss base. It leans sharp and vintage rather than overly sugary, making it an unexpected pick for crisp spring mornings. The tart fruitiness keeps it refreshing, while patchouli adds an earthy anchor for quiet office da…

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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, Mouchoir de Monsieur or Frutto della Passione?

Mouchoir de Monsieur takes 4 of 7 categories. Mouchoir de Monsieur is rated 4.43/5 from 446 votes; Frutto della Passione is rated 3.61/5 from 236 votes. Choose Mouchoir de Monsieur for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Frutto della Passione for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mouchoir de Monsieur or Frutto della Passione?

Frutto della Passione lasts longest (Frutto della Passione 69/100, Mouchoir de Monsieur 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mouchoir de Monsieur or Frutto della Passione?

Frutto della Passione projects furthest (Frutto della Passione 62/100, Mouchoir de Monsieur 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mouchoir de Monsieur and Frutto della Passione smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Mouchoir de Monsieur or Frutto della Passione better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mouchoir de Monsieur is the stronger pick. For winter, Mouchoir de Monsieur is the stronger pick. Mouchoir de Monsieur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mouchoir de Monsieur and Frutto della Passione?

Mouchoir de Monsieur has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Neroli, Tonka Bean, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Iris, Amber and Oakmoss. Frutto della Passione has top notes of Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Passion Flower, Passionfruit, Pineapple and Nectarine, a base of Oakmoss, Cashmere Wood, White Musk and Iris.