Fragrance comparison

The Bug vs Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 246 ratings analysed

The Bug

Lush

3.74226 votes

Rank #11,444 AromaticBalsamic

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42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.7020 votes

Rank #11,828 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Bug
Choose it for a aromatic and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Bug1/5

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)4/5

Ratings & consensus: Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)
Sillage & projection: Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)
Value for money: Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Bug

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The BugLush

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 41%

4.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%

Category winnerParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

181 votes

80%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

SillageParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value68

Category winnerParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

balsamic90%

green80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

woody50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

leather84%

woody77%

amber69%

animalic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

elemiGalbanumBlack PepperLabdanumSandalwoodTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AbsintheClary SageThymeBasilCuminCinnamonPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

ImmortelleRoseCarnationCyclamenJasmineLotusHeliotrope

Base

LeatherCastoreumCostusOakmossAmbergrisOlibanumWhite MuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper 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 season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex76

Women6

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,444

PerfumerMark Constantine, Simon Constantine

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#11,828

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerThe BugHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lush The Bug leans sharp, resinous, and green from the first spray. Galbanum and black pepper give it a brisk, slightly confrontational opening, then labdanum, elemi, sandalwood, and tonka soften it into something drier, warmer, and more wearable. It suits shoppers who like unusual aromatic scents with a balsamic edge…

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Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) is a potent unisex fragrance that explores dark woods and aromatic spices. It creates a bold impression suitable for those who appreciate deep, resinous, and animalic compositions. This 2018 release thrives in cooler temperatures, where the absinthe and leather notes provide a distinct, rugged, a…

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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, The Bug or Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) takes 4 of 5 categories. The Bug is rated 3.74/5 from 226 votes; Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) is rated 4.70/5 from 20 votes. Choose The Bug for a aromatic and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Bug or Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) lasts longest (Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) 88/100, The Bug 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Bug or Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) projects furthest (Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) 75/100, The Bug 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Bug and Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper and Tonka Bean.

Is The Bug or Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) better for summer or winter?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Bug and Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)?

The Bug features elemi, Galbanum, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Sandalwood. Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) has top notes of Absinthe, Clary Sage, Thyme and Basil, heart notes of Immortelle, Rose, Carnation and Cyclamen, a base of Leather, Castoreum, Costus and Oakmoss.