Fougère d’Argent Eau de Parfum vs Macau Eau de Parfum

Fougère d’Argent

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	M
2018	Year	-
££££	Price Tier	£

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fougère d’Argent Eau de Parfum

Tom Ford's Fougère d'Argent is a divisive beast: some hail it as the ultimate modern fougère, a masterpiece of masculine elegance, while others find it merely pleasant, overpriced, or even, well, a bit like toothpaste. It's discontinued, of course, adding to its allure.

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Our Verdict - Macau Eau de Parfum

A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme (2009) - cardamom, lavender and vetiver translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.

Scent Profile

Citrus	8%	35%
Floral	5%	20%
Fruity	1%	10%
Green	8%	20%
Sweet	22%	35%
Warm	22%	80%
Woody	17%	55%
Earthy	7%	35%
Animalic	2%	20%
Fresh	11%	40%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Fougère d’Argent EdP

Macau EdP

Notes

Base Notes

Coumarin 100%

Base Notes

Vetiver 40% Caraway 31% Coumarin 29%

Only in Fougère d’Argent Eau de Parfum

Lavender 48% Ginger 29% Mandarin 24%

Only in Macau Eau de Parfum

Cardamom 58% Bergamot 42%

Only in Fougère d’Argent Eau de Parfum

Akigalawood 63% Labdanum 37%

Only in Macau Eau de Parfum

Lavender 41% Cedar 33% Cumin 26%

Shared Notes

Coumarin 100% vs 28%

Only in Macau Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 40% Caraway 31%

Accords

Fougère d’Argent Eau de Parfum Macau Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

65%

Warm Spicy

90%

85%

Lavender

55%

79%

Aromatic

85%

73%

Oud

69%

Fresh Spicy

50%

61%

Vanilla

61%

Sweet

58%

Citrus

57%

Balsamic

Amber

40%

Woody shared

100%

65%

Warm Spicy shared

65%

90%

Lavender shared

85%

55%

Aromatic shared

79%

85%

Oud

73%

Fresh Spicy shared

69%

50%

Vanilla

61%

Sweet

61%

Citrus

58%

Balsamic

57%

Amber

40%

Performance

Fougère d’Argent Eau de Parfum Macau Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fougère d’Argent Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its refined, clean, and elegant profile makes it excellent for formal and office settings where subtlety is appreciated. While reviewers note 'gentlemanly' vibes, its moderate sillage and lack of overt 'sexiness' mean it's less of a standout for dates and casual wear.

Macau Eau de Parfum