Fragrance comparison

Navigator vs Tundra

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 371 ratings analysed

Navigator

Houbigant

3.8526 votes

Rank #37,248 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Tundra

Rouge Bunny Rouge · 2025

4.05345 votes

Rank #12,877 EarthyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tundra takes 4 of 7 categories.

Navigator
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tundra
Choose it for a earthy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Navigator3/7

Tundra4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NavigatorHoubigant

TundraRouge Bunny Rouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

4.05/ 5 · 345 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerTundraRating 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

32%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

345 votes

Category winnerTundraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNavigator

SillageTundra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNavigatorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

earthy92%

powdery77%

woody69%

mossy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

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

Pink PepperBergamotLaurelsJuniper

Heart

VioletPatchouliNutmegelemi

Base

VetiverMossMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Musk. 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

Summer70

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNavigatorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men26

Unisex72

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,877

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched2025

Reviews8

Category winnerTundraHigher 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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Built for wearers who prefer crisp, tailored woods over sugary vanilla blends, this Nathalie Lorson creation balances bitter laurel leaves with warm nutmeg and dark vetiver. The fragrance feels clean, green, and quietly grounded. It fits quiet office settings or rainy spring afternoons where you need a subtle presence…

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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 Tundra?

Tundra takes 4 of 7 categories. Navigator is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes; Tundra is rated 4.05/5 from 345 votes. Choose Navigator for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tundra for a earthy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Navigator or Tundra?

Navigator lasts longest (Navigator 66/100, Tundra 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Navigator or Tundra?

Projection is very close: Tundra 58/100, Navigator 57/100 for sillage.

Do Navigator and Tundra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Juniper, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Musk.

Is Navigator or Tundra better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Navigator and Tundra?

Navigator has top notes of Juniper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Tundra has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Laurels and Juniper, heart notes of Violet, Patchouli, Nutmeg and elemi, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Musk and Cedar.