Fragrance comparison

Why Not a Fougère vs 1000

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,176 ratings analysed

Why Not a Fougère

Mark Buxton

3.7431 votes

Rank #38,828 AromaticHerbal

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31%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

1000

Jean Patou · 1972

4.481,145 votes

Rank #24,483 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1000 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Why Not a Fougère
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1000
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Why Not a Fougère1/7

10006/7

Ratings & consensus: 1000
Community sentiment: 1000
Longevity: 1000
Sillage & projection: 1000
Value for money: 1000
Versatility: Why Not a Fougère
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1000

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Why Not a FougèreMark Buxton

1000Jean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

4.48/ 5 · 1,145 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winner1000Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

52%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

48%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,145 votes

Category winner1000Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity1000

Sillage1000

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value53

Category winner1000Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

citrus69%

woody61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

rose53%

violet38%

fruity30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Cedar NeedlesPink PepperBergamotAngelicaPearMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

ChamomileGeraniumLavenderVioletSageMagnolia

Base3 to 4 hours

PatchouliNarcissusOsmanthusTonka BeanMusk

Top

Bulgarian RoseOsmanthusTarragonGreen NotesCorianderBergamotAngelica

Heart

May RoseJasmineEucalyptusGeraniumIrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossVioletCivetPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Angelica, Geranium and Violet. 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

Spring73

Summer73

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night57

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWhy Not a FougèreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men1

Unisex23

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,828

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#24,483

PerfumerJean Kerleo

Launched1972

Reviews0

Category winner1000Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Jean Patou 1000 represents the peak of traditional French chypre perfumery. Released in 1972, this dry floral composition highlights green tarragon, rich Bulgarian rose, and a base of earthy oakmoss. It is tailored for cold weather wear and collectors who value bitter, animalic scents over modern sweet juices.

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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, Why Not a Fougère or 1000?

1000 takes 6 of 7 categories. Why Not a Fougère is rated 3.74/5 from 31 votes; 1000 is rated 4.48/5 from 1,145 votes. Choose Why Not a Fougère for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1000 for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Why Not a Fougère or 1000?

1000 lasts longest (1000 71/100, Why Not a Fougère 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Why Not a Fougère or 1000?

1000 projects furthest (1000 63/100, Why Not a Fougère 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Why Not a Fougère and 1000 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Angelica, Geranium and Violet.

Is Why Not a Fougère or 1000 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Why Not a Fougère is the stronger pick. For winter, 1000 is the stronger pick. Why Not a Fougère suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Why Not a Fougère and 1000?

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. 1000 has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Osmanthus, Tarragon and Green Notes, heart notes of May Rose, Jasmine, Eucalyptus and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Violet, Civet and Patchouli.