Why Not a Fougère vs Folhas Cítricas
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Why Not a Fougère takes 3 of 4 categories.
Why Not a FougèreChoose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Folhas CítricasChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Why Not a Fougère3/4
Folhas Cítricas1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Why Not a Fougère
- Sillage & projection
- Why Not a Fougère
- Value for money
- Folhas Cítricas
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Why Not a Fougère
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Why Not a FougèreMark BuxtonFolhas CítricasNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 44%Had 25%Want 31%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
52%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
25%Love
50%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWhy Not a Fougère
SillageWhy Not a Fougère
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFolhas CítricasBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
herbal92%
fresh spicy84%
floral77%
citrus69%
woody61%
citrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
white floral61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Cedar NeedlesPink PepperBergamotAngelicaPearMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
ChamomileGeraniumLavenderVioletSageMagnolia
Base3 to 4 hours
PatchouliNarcissusOsmanthusTonka BeanMusk
Top
LemonWatery NotesCedar NeedlesPearOrangeLavenderMandarin OrangePomelo
Heart
Clove LeafLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumCardamomFalse JasmineNutmegIso E Super
Base
MossAmber XtremeVetiverMuskPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCedar Needles, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Geranium. Durations are only published for Why Not a Fougère, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring73
Summer73
Fall100
Winter45
Day100
Night57
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,828
PerfumerDavid Chieze
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#58,406
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerWhy Not a FougèreHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWhy 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 →Folhas Cítricas opens with a brisk mix of lemon, mandarin, pomelo and watery notes, then settles into a green, lightly spiced woody base. It reads fresh first, but not simple. This is the kind of citrus aromatic that suits daytime wear, warm weather and casual office use. Sample first if you want strong projection or …
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, Why Not a Fougère or Folhas Cítricas?
Why Not a Fougère takes 3 of 4 categories. Why Not a Fougère is rated 3.74/5 from 31 votes; Folhas Cítricas is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Why Not a Fougère for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Folhas Cítricas for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Why Not a Fougère or Folhas Cítricas?
Why Not a Fougère lasts longest (Why Not a Fougère 65/100, Folhas Cítricas 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Why Not a Fougère or Folhas Cítricas?
Why Not a Fougère projects furthest (Why Not a Fougère 50/100, Folhas Cítricas 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Why Not a Fougère and Folhas Cítricas smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar Needles, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Geranium.
Is Why Not a Fougère or Folhas Cítricas better for summer or winter?
Why Not a Fougère suits daytime wear; Folhas Cítricas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Why Not a Fougère and Folhas Cítricas?
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. Folhas Cítricas has top notes of Lemon, Watery Notes, Cedar Needles and Pear, heart notes of Clove Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium and Cardamom, a base of Moss, Amber Xtreme, Vetiver and Musk.
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