Fragrance comparison

Nordic Fougère vs Oriental Express

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 584 ratings analysed

Nordic Fougère

Alfred Dunhill

4.2992 votes

Rank #28,154 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oriental Express

Mugler

4.18492 votes

Rank #4,585 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oriental Express takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nordic Fougère
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oriental Express
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nordic Fougère3/7

Oriental Express4/7

Ratings & consensus: Nordic Fougère
Community sentiment: Oriental Express
Longevity: Oriental Express
Sillage & projection: Oriental Express
Value for money: Nordic Fougère
Versatility: Nordic Fougère
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oriental Express

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nordic FougèreAlfred Dunhill

Oriental ExpressMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 492 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNordic FougèreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

23%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

45%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

492 votes

Category winnerOriental ExpressMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOriental Express

SillageOriental Express

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNordic FougèreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

powdery100%

vanilla91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

aromatic65%

green56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

KumquatGeraniumBamboo Leaf

Base

SandalwoodVanillaPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Basil

Heart3-5 hrs

VanillaSandalwood

Base6-10+ hrs

Carrot Seeds

InformationalShared notesBasil, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Oriental Express, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall82

Winter16

Day100

Night32

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNordic FougèreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex10

Women6

Men14

Unisex59

Women26

Date 34%Work 29%Casual 23%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,154

PerfumerJérôme Epinette, Michel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,585

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Olivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerOriental ExpressHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Mugler Oriental Express flips traditional heavy amber perfumes upside down. You get a cool burst of fresh basil at the start. That herbal bite cuts clean through the warmth before a rich wave of creamy sandalwood and sweet vanilla takes over. It smells like vintage French powder mixed with warm, dry wood and a curious…

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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, Nordic Fougère or Oriental Express?

Oriental Express takes 4 of 7 categories. Nordic Fougère is rated 4.29/5 from 92 votes; Oriental Express is rated 4.18/5 from 492 votes. Choose Nordic Fougère for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oriental Express for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nordic Fougère or Oriental Express?

Oriental Express lasts longest (Oriental Express 69/100, Nordic Fougère 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nordic Fougère or Oriental Express?

Oriental Express projects furthest (Oriental Express 64/100, Nordic Fougère 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nordic Fougère and Oriental Express smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Nordic Fougère or Oriental Express better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nordic Fougère is the stronger pick. For winter, Oriental Express is the stronger pick. Nordic Fougère suits daytime wear; Oriental Express suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nordic Fougère and Oriental Express?

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. Oriental Express has top notes of Basil, heart notes of Vanilla and Sandalwood, a base of Carrot Seeds.