Notes vs Fougere No. 1
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fougere No. 1 takes 3 of 4 categories.
NotesChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Fougere No. 1Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Notes1/4
Fougere No. 13/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Fougere No. 1
- Sillage & projection
- Fougere No. 1
- Value for money
- Fougere No. 1
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Notes
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NotesRobert PiguetFougere No. 1MyropolWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 336 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
39%Like
10%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
262 votes
25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFougere No. 1
SillageFougere No. 1
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFougere No. 1Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus91%
fresh spicy83%
white floral74%
earthy65%
sweet56%
aromatic100%
green92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
fruity61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Clary SageBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomGeraniumCostus
Base
Tonka BeanVetiverOakmoss
Top
LavenderGreen NotesBergamotApplePineappleBasil
Heart
GeraniumCassisPatchouliCorianderVetiver
Base
OakmossCaramelTonka BeanCostusSandalwoodAmberMuskGalbanum
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Costus and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer48
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,561
PerfumerAurélien Guichard
Launched—
Reviews49
Overall rank#54,335
PerfumerAndrey Oleynikov
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNotesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNotes by Robert Piguet is an aromatic, chypre-style fragrance that centers on a classic blend of clary sage, geranium, and oakmoss. It is an ideal pick for those who appreciate old-school, professional scents that transition easily from a morning office setting to an evening dinner. This versatile creation brings a cr…
Reviews →Fougere No. 1 leans into classic aromatic fougere territory with a greener, fruit-tinted opening. Lavender, bergamot, basil and crisp apple give it a brisk first impression, while geranium, vetiver and patchouli keep the heart dry and structured. As it settles, oakmoss, tonka, sandalwood and amber bring a warmer, moss…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Notes or Fougere No. 1?
Fougere No. 1 takes 3 of 4 categories. Notes is rated 3.65/5 from 336 votes; Fougere No. 1 is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Notes for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Fougere No. 1 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Notes or Fougere No. 1?
Fougere No. 1 lasts longest (Fougere No. 1 87/100, Notes 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Notes or Fougere No. 1?
Fougere No. 1 projects furthest (Fougere No. 1 75/100, Notes 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Notes and Fougere No. 1 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Costus and Tonka Bean.
Is Notes or Fougere No. 1 better for summer or winter?
Fougere No. 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Notes and Fougere No. 1?
Notes has top notes of Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium and Costus, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Fougere No. 1 has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Geranium, Cassis, Patchouli and Coriander, a base of Oakmoss, Caramel, Tonka Bean and Costus.
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