Fragrance comparison

Volume 2: Precision and Grace vs Why Not a Fougère

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 571 ratings analysed

Volume 2: Precision and Grace

The Beautiful Mind Series

3.60540 votes

Rank #15,760 FruityFloral

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Why Not a Fougère

Mark Buxton

3.7431 votes

Rank #38,828 AromaticHerbal

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Volume 2: Precision and Grace
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Why Not a Fougère
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Volume 2: Precision and Grace3/7

Why Not a Fougère3/7

Ratings & consensus: Volume 2: Precision and Grace
Community sentiment: Why Not a Fougère
Longevity: Why Not a Fougère
Sillage & projection: Volume 2: Precision and Grace
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Why Not a Fougère
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Volume 2: Precision and Grace

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Volume 2: Precision and GraceThe Beautiful Mind Series

Why Not a FougèreMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 540 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

Category winnerVolume 2: Precision and GraceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

42%Like

9%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

540 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityWhy Not a Fougère

SillageVolume 2: Precision and Grace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral90%

sweet80%

musky70%

soft spicy60%

white floral50%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusPlumFreesiaEgyptian JasminePink PepperMimosaVioletRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodMossAmberCastoreumMyrrh

Top15 to 30 minutes

Cedar NeedlesPink PepperBergamotAngelicaPearMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

ChamomileGeraniumLavenderVioletSageMagnolia

Base3 to 4 hours

PatchouliNarcissusOsmanthusTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Osmanthus. Durations are only published for Why Not a Fougère, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring73

Summer73

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night57

Category winnerWhy Not a FougèreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex38

Women55

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,760

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#38,828

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerVolume 2: Precision and GraceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Volume 2: Precision and Grace is a juicy fruity floral built around plum, pear and osmanthus, with soft jasmine, freesia and a musky sandalwood base. It opens bright and succulent, then settles into something smoother, slightly powdery and quietly warm. On skin, it often reads feminine despite the unisex label. It may…

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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 …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Volume 2: Precision and Grace or Why Not a Fougère?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Volume 2: Precision and Grace is rated 3.60/5 from 540 votes; Why Not a Fougère is rated 3.74/5 from 31 votes. Choose Volume 2: Precision and Grace for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Why Not a Fougère for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Volume 2: Precision and Grace or Why Not a Fougère?

They last about the same: Why Not a Fougère 65/100, Volume 2: Precision and Grace 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Volume 2: Precision and Grace or Why Not a Fougère?

Volume 2: Precision and Grace projects furthest (Volume 2: Precision and Grace 61/100, Why Not a Fougère 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Volume 2: Precision and Grace and Why Not a Fougère smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Osmanthus.

Is Volume 2: Precision and Grace or Why Not a Fougère better for summer or winter?

For summer, Volume 2: Precision and Grace is the stronger pick. For winter, Why Not a Fougère is the stronger pick. Why Not a Fougère suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Volume 2: Precision and Grace and Why Not a Fougère?

Volume 2: Precision and Grace has top notes of Pear, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Plum, Freesia and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Moss and Amber. 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.