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Houbigant Fougere Royale (2010) vs Penhaligon's LP No. 9
Fougere Royale (2010) is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
LavenderGreen NotesChamomileBergamot
Heart
GeraniumCarnationCinnamonRoseLilac
Base
oak mossClary SagePatchouliTonka BeanAmber
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Fresh spicy
79%
Floral
66%
Warm spicy
66%
Herbal
64%
Green
61%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Fougere Royale (2010) by Houbigant is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Fougere Royale (2010) was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Top notes are Lavender, Green Notes, Chamomile and Bergamot; middle notes are Geranium, Carnation, Cinnamon, Rose and Lilac; base notes are oak moss, Clary Sage, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber. First introduced in 1882, Fougère Royale completely revolutionized the world of perfumes and established modern perfumery as it exists today. Fougère Royale was the first “fougère” (or fern-like) perfume ever created, establishing a completely new fragrance family which still remains today the most popular family in men’s fragrances: Brut by Fabergé, Paco Rabanne, Azzarro, Boss by Hugo Boss and Prada by Prada for Men belong to this family. But even more important Houbigant was also the first perfume house to discover how to isolate particular molecules from natural raw materials and more specifically the coumarin, which is isolated from the tonka beans.Today and in character with our past, the House of Houbigant has revived this outstanding classic in an elegant and contemporary style. The formula has been re-worked masterfully in collaboration with the perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux, head perfumer at Givaudan.A word from Rodrigo: “I am absolutely thrilled, and feel extremely privileged, to have been summoned by the House of Houbigant to participate in this part of the Fougère Royale being reborn. As a perfumer, I can say this is a one-in-a-life-time gift.”Fougère Royale opens with an uplifting cocktail of sparkling citrus oils that blends into an aromatic bouquet of Mediterranean herbs, where lavender and Moroccan chamomile oil dictate the tempo. A redolent heart follows, where the floral-spicy "Rondeletia" accord is revealed through rich geranium nuances and warm spices.A floral intermezzo showcases rare rose essences and absolutes, spiked by pepper, cinnamon and carnation. Finally, a grand finale of earthy, ambery and woody harmonies, where moss notes join a sensual patchouli theme enriched by warm coumarinic undertones of tonka beans and clary sage absolute.All the details present on the original design have been incorporated but the over all look has been revisited to make it more masculine and modern. Each little square is cut in the glass in a diamond shape, which gives more luminosity to the bottle. The details on the shoulders of the bottle maintain the art deco spirit of the beginning of the1900s The front and back of the bottle have a cushion/ curved effect that gives the bottle a more opulent effect.To celebrate the rebirth of this inimitable fragrance, we have decided to sublime the formula into a Perfume version. To make Fougère Royale Perfume we have used exclusively the finest quality of raw materials that exists. The Fougère Royale perfume edition is showcased into a hard-wood lacquered box on which the logo Fougère Royale has been carved.The Line: Fougère Royale Eau de Parfum 100ml and Fougère Royale Pur parfum 100ml.
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Notes
Top
TarragonLavenderGeraniumBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CarnationRoseJasmine
Base
Virginia CedarCinnamonAmberPatchouliMuskVanille
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Warm spicy
76%
Fresh spicy
67%
Floral
60%
Woody
57%
Lavender
56%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
LP No. 9 by Penhaligon's is a fragrance for women. LP No. 9 was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Christian Provenzano. Top notes are Tarragon, Lavender, Geranium, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon; middle notes are Carnation, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Virginia Cedar, Cinnamon, Amber, Patchouli, Musk and Vanille.
Notes in Common
40% sharedShared (8)
LavenderBergamotGeraniumCarnationCinnamonRosePatchouliAmber
Only in Fougere Royale (2010)
Green NotesChamomileLilacoak mossClary SageTonka Bean
Only in LP No. 9
TarragonAmalfi LemonJasmineVirginia CedarMuskVanille
Rating
4.36vs3.83
Ratings
1,617vs739
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2010vs1998
Which should I buy?
Fougere Royale (2010) is the community's favourite of the two.
- Fougere Royale (2010) is rated higher by the community: 4.36 from 1,617 ratings, against 3.83 from 739.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Fougere Royale (2010) and "long lasting" for LP No. 9.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Fougere Royale (2010) is voted best for spring and fall; LP No. 9 for fall.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Fougere Royale (2010) if you want the higher-rated option; pick LP No. 9 if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.