Fragrance comparison

Navigator vs Cannabis

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

6 wins

Navigator

Houbigant

3.8526 votes

Rank #37,248 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Cannabis

Max Philip

3.4575 votes

Rank #27,646 AromaticCannabis

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Navigator takes 6 of 7 categories.

Navigator
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cannabis
Choose it for a aromatic and cannabis character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Navigator6/7

Cannabis1/7

Ratings & consensus: Navigator
Community sentiment: Navigator
Longevity: Navigator
Sillage & projection: Navigator
Value for money: Navigator
Versatility: Navigator
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cannabis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NavigatorHoubigant

CannabisMax Philip

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

3.45/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 39%Had 18%Want 43%

Category winnerNavigatorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

62%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

24%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

11%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerNavigatorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityNavigator

SillageNavigator

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value52

Category winnerNavigatorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

cannabis92%

musky84%

smoky77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

JuniperLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderPatchouliNutmeg

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

cannabisCastoreumJuniper

Heart

GingerNutmegOrange BlossomMagnolia

Base

MuskVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Nutmeg, Musk and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Navigator, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall73

Winter27

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer33

Fall79

Winter25

Day100

Night72

Category winnerNavigatorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 36%Date 16%Party 10%

Men38

Unisex59

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,646

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCannabisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Navigator delivers a bracing blast of tart lemon and crushed juniper berries right out of the nozzle. The initial spray carries a brief alcohol rush, but it quickly settles into a crisp, piney freshness reminiscent of chilled gin. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus softens into clean French lavender, e…

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Max Philip Cannabis opens green, aromatic and slightly smoky, with juniper brightness cutting through a musky, resinous core. The cannabis note reads more polished than raw, so it feels easier to wear than the name suggests. On skin, it usually settles into dry woods, amber and soft leathered musk with a spicy floral …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Navigator or Cannabis?

Navigator takes 6 of 7 categories. Navigator is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes; Cannabis is rated 3.45/5 from 75 votes. Choose Navigator for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cannabis for a aromatic and cannabis character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Navigator or Cannabis?

They last about the same: Navigator 66/100, Cannabis 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Navigator or Cannabis?

Navigator projects furthest (Navigator 57/100, Cannabis 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Navigator and Cannabis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Juniper, Nutmeg, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Navigator or Cannabis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Navigator is the stronger pick. For winter, Navigator is the stronger pick. Navigator suits daytime wear; Cannabis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Navigator and Cannabis?

Navigator has top notes of Juniper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Cannabis has top notes of cannabis, Castoreum and Juniper, heart notes of Ginger, Nutmeg, Orange Blossom and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Amber and Labdanum.