Fragrance comparison

Ramble vs The Tycoon

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

Ramble

Fulton & Roark · 2023

3.8053 votes

Rank #54,658 WoodyAromatic

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48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

The Tycoon

St Giles

4.2134 votes

Rank #30,303 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Tycoon takes 5 of 5 categories.

Ramble
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Tycoon
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ramble0/5

The Tycoon5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RambleFulton & Roark

The TycoonSt Giles

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%

4.21/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerThe TycoonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

56%Love

26%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityThe Tycoon

SillageThe Tycoon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value63

Category winnerThe TycoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

lavender69%

mossy61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

green80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

woody50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bamboo LeafPomeloBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Balsam FirLavenderelemi

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossPatchouli

Top

GalbanumPomeloLemonGinger

Heart

Black PepperNutmegCelery SeedsTeaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMagnolia

Base

OakmossPatchouliCastoreumLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Black Pepper, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Ramble, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer81

Fall76

Winter48

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 16%Party 10%

Men52

Unisex39

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,658

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched2023

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,303

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe TycoonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fulton & Roark Ramble captures the crisp chill of a morning walk along damp woodland paths. A sharp mist of bitter pomelo zest and bamboo leaf greets you right away. Black pepper adds immediate bite. Within minutes, the initial solvent lift fades into crushed balsam fir needles and calm French lavender. The scent feel…

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The Tycoon by St Giles is a crisp, vibrant green chypre centered on bitter galbanum, bright pomelo, and zesty lemon. Created by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, it balances a lively citrus opening with a spicy heart of black pepper, nutmeg, and black tea. As it settles on skin, earthy oakmoss, rich patchouli, and warm la…

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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, Ramble or The Tycoon?

The Tycoon takes 5 of 5 categories. Ramble is rated 3.80/5 from 53 votes; The Tycoon is rated 4.21/5 from 34 votes. Choose Ramble for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Tycoon for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ramble or The Tycoon?

The Tycoon lasts longest (The Tycoon 76/100, Ramble 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ramble or The Tycoon?

The Tycoon projects furthest (The Tycoon 64/100, Ramble 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ramble and The Tycoon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Black Pepper, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

Is Ramble or The Tycoon better for summer or winter?

Ramble suits daytime wear; The Tycoon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ramble and The Tycoon?

Ramble has top notes of Bamboo Leaf, Pomelo and Black Pepper, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Lavender and elemi, a base of Oakmoss and Patchouli. The Tycoon has top notes of Galbanum, Pomelo, Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Celery Seeds and Tea, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Castoreum and Labdanum.