Fragrance comparison

No Day vs Nordic Fougère

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 122 ratings analysed

No Day

Zara

3.4330 votes

Rank #29,977 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Nordic Fougère

Alfred Dunhill

4.2992 votes

Rank #27,576 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nordic Fougère takes 5 of 7 categories.

No Day
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nordic Fougère
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

No Day2/7

Nordic Fougère5/7

Ratings & consensus: Nordic Fougère
Community sentiment: Nordic Fougère
Longevity: Nordic Fougère
Sillage & projection: No Day
Value for money: No Day
Versatility: Nordic Fougère
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nordic Fougère

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No DayZara

Nordic FougèreAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 58%Had 17%Want 25%

4.29/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerNordic FougèreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

40%Like

17%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

58%Love

23%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerNordic FougèreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNordic Fougère

SillageNo Day

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNo DayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

warm spicy88%

powdery77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

balsamic42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Sandalwood

Base

Vanilla

Top

BasilCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

KumquatGeraniumBamboo Leaf

Base

SandalwoodVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall100

Winter22

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer93

Fall82

Winter16

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNordic FougèreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men84

Unisex10

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,977

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#27,576

PerfumerJérôme Epinette, Michel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNordic FougèreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara No Day delivers a quiet warm spicy profile built on cardamoms snap and smooth sandalwood. A sweet vanilla base softens the early aromatic bite, making it an easy pick for casual spring mornings or relaxed coffee runs in cool weather. The composition stays close to the skin without overwhelming your workspace.

Reviews →

Nordic Fougère by Alfred Dunhill is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Nordic Fougère was launched in 2022. Nordic Fougère was created by Michel Almairac and Jérôme Epinette. Top notes are Basil, Cardamom and Black Pepper; middle notes are Kumquat, Geranium and Bamboo Leaf; base notes are Sandalwood, Vanilla and Pa…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, No Day or Nordic Fougère?

Nordic Fougère takes 5 of 7 categories. No Day is rated 3.43/5 from 30 votes; Nordic Fougère is rated 4.29/5 from 92 votes. Choose No Day for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nordic Fougère for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No Day or Nordic Fougère?

Nordic Fougère lasts longest (Nordic Fougère 62/100, No Day 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No Day or Nordic Fougère?

No Day projects furthest (No Day 53/100, Nordic Fougère 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No Day and Nordic Fougère smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is No Day or Nordic Fougère better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nordic Fougère is the stronger pick. For winter, No Day is the stronger pick. No Day suits daytime wear; Nordic Fougère suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No Day and Nordic Fougère?

No Day has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla. Nordic Fougère has top notes of Basil, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Kumquat, Geranium and Bamboo Leaf, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Patchouli.