Houbigant 2010 Extrait

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Fougere Royale

by Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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Houbigant Fougere Royale is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Fougere Royale opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Lavender, and Chamomile, settles into a heart of Rose, Geranium, Carnation, and Lilac, and dries down to a base of Amber, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Tonka Bean. Houbigant's Fougere Royale carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
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Fougere Royale Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Fougere Royale opens with a bright, herbaceous burst of lavender and green notes, softened by chamomile and a hint of bergamot's zest. The heart blooms with a refined bouquet of rose, lilac, geranium, and carnation, spiced gently with cinnamon. It settles into a warm, mossy embrace of oakmoss and clary sage, underpinned by sweet amber and tonka bean, delivering a clean, classic barbershop feel.

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