Fougere Royale Eau de Parfum bottle Fougere Royale
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2010 Year 2019
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fougere Royale Eau de Parfum
The OG fougère, reimagined for the modern gent. Fougere Royale offers timeless class and sophisticated freshness, though its understated performance might leave some wanting more. It's a crowd-pleaser that walks the line between classic elegance and contemporary wearability.
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Our Verdict - de Minthé Eau de Toilette
This mint-forward green aromatic is either a refined, modern take on a classic masculine fougere or just expensive aftershave. Prepare for polarisation; you'll either adore its clean, barbershop vibe or dismiss it as generic.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 2%
Floral 29% 25%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 23% 15%
Sweet 16% 13%
Warm 12% 11%
Woody 6% 16%
Earthy 15% 29%
Animalic 1% 0%
Fresh 18% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
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Notes

Only in de Minthé Eau de Toilette
Mint 64% Nutmeg 36%
Shared Notes
Geranium 29% vs 62%
Rose 16% vs 37%
Only in Fougere Royale Eau de Parfum
Carnation 21% Cinnamon 18% Lilac 16%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 18% vs 100%

Accords

Fougere Royale Eau de Parfum de Minthé Eau de Toilette
100%
Aromatic
86%
79%
Fresh Spicy
100%
60%
Green
73%
67%
Floral
65%
Warm Spicy
51%
65%
Herbal
60%
Lavender
52%
Rose
58%
Patchouli
55%
54%
Mossy
52%
Earthy
Woody
45%
Aromatic shared
100%
86%
Fresh Spicy shared
79%
100%
Green shared
60%
73%
67%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
51%
65%
60%
Rose shared
52%
58%
55%
54%
52%
45%

Performance

Fougere Royale Eau de Parfum de Minthé Eau de Toilette
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fougere Royale Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, classic profile and moderate-to-light projection make it ideal for office wear and formal events where subtlety is key. While versatile, its sophisticated nature might feel a bit overdressed for casual sport, though many enjoy its fresh character for everyday casual wear. Performance varies, with some finding it fleeting.

de Minthé Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh-spicy and aromatic profile, coupled with moderate projection and longevity reported by most, makes it highly suitable for the office or casual wear. While some find it too masculine for a date, its refinement can certainly lend itself to formal settings for those who appreciate its unique character.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
81%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
82%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Green accords and Rose, Geranium notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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