Puredistance No. 12 vs Why Not a Fougère
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Puredistance No. 12 takes 5 of 8 categories.
Puredistance No. 12Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Why Not a FougèreChoose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Puredistance No. 125/8
Why Not a Fougère3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Puredistance No. 12
- Community sentiment
- Why Not a Fougère
- Longevity
- Puredistance No. 12
- Sillage & projection
- Puredistance No. 12
- Value for money
- Why Not a Fougère
- Versatility
- Why Not a Fougère
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Puredistance No. 12
- Fragranxe ranking
- Puredistance No. 12
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Puredistance No. 12PuredistanceWhy Not a FougèreMark BuxtonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 159 votes
Have 45%Had 11%Want 43%
3.74/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%
Category winnerPuredistance No. 12Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
159 votes
19%Love
52%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerWhy Not a FougèreMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPuredistance No. 12
SillagePuredistance No. 12
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWhy Not a FougèreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
floral92%
white floral84%
musky77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
herbal92%
fresh spicy84%
floral77%
citrus69%
woody61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
NarcissusYlang-YlangBergamotCardamomMandarin OrangeCoriander
Heart3-5 hrs
Orris RootHedioneLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeGeraniumJasmineOrange BlossomRose
Base8-12 hrs
MuskAmbroxanPatchouliSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverOakmossVanilla
Top15 to 30 minutes
Cedar NeedlesPink PepperBergamotAngelicaPearMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
ChamomileGeraniumLavenderVioletSageMagnolia
Base3 to 4 hours
PatchouliNarcissusOsmanthusTonka BeanMusk
Category winnerPuredistance No. 12Longest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer49
Fall0
Winter68
Day100
Night87
Spring73
Summer73
Fall100
Winter45
Day100
Night57
Category winnerWhy Not a FougèreMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,367
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#38,828
PerfumerDavid Chieze
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerPuredistance No. 12Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPuredistance No. 12 is a rich floral chypre that feels like slipping into a fine cashmere sweater. Nathalie Feisthauer crafted this 25 percent extrait to deliver seamless luxury. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crushed coriander seeds. This energetic citrus spark softens quickly as…
Reviews →Why Not a Fougère by Mark Buxton presents an unconventional, modern twist on traditional barbershop perfumery. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp cedar needles, brightened by spicy pink pepper, angelica, and juicy pear. As the scent settles, a soothing heart emerges …
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, Puredistance No. 12 or Why Not a Fougère?
Puredistance No. 12 takes 5 of 8 categories. Puredistance No. 12 is rated 3.89/5 from 159 votes; Why Not a Fougère is rated 3.74/5 from 31 votes. Choose Puredistance No. 12 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Why Not a Fougère for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Puredistance No. 12 or Why Not a Fougère?
Puredistance No. 12 lasts longest (Puredistance No. 12 72/100, Why Not a Fougère 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Puredistance No. 12 or Why Not a Fougère?
Puredistance No. 12 projects furthest (Puredistance No. 12 56/100, Why Not a Fougère 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Puredistance No. 12 and Why Not a Fougère smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Geranium.
Is Puredistance No. 12 or Why Not a Fougère better for summer or winter?
For summer, Why Not a Fougère is the stronger pick. For winter, Puredistance No. 12 is the stronger pick. Puredistance No. 12 suits daytime wear; Why Not a Fougère suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Puredistance No. 12 and Why Not a Fougère?
Puredistance No. 12 has top notes of Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Orris Root, Hedione, Lily-of-the-Valley and Heliotrope, a base of Musk, Ambroxan, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Why Not a Fougère has top notes of Cedar Needles, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Angelica, heart notes of Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Narcissus, Osmanthus and Tonka Bean.
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