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    Side by side

    Fougère Gothique vs. Giorgio for Men

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Giorgio for Men rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Fougère Gothique vs. Giorgio for Men
    Fougère GothiqueGiorgio for Men
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20171984
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerWilliam Carius
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Fougère Gothique

    Woody
    Earthy
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Mossy
    Lavender
    Powdery

    Giorgio for Men

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Earthy
    Sweet
    Honey
    Amber
    Patchouli
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotLavenderAshCedar
    AldehydesOrangeBergamotFruity Notes
    Heart
    SmokeLeatherSandalwoodGeraniumTuberose
    PatchouliRoseCarnationCinnamonSandalwoodCedarwoodOrris Root
    Base
    OakmossMushroomBalsam FirMuskTonka BeanVetiver
    HoneyOakmossAmberMuskVanillaBenzoinTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Fougère Gothique vs. Giorgio for Men
    Fougère GothiqueGiorgio for Men
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Smoky fougères walk a razor's edge, too much and you're at a séance, too little and it's just another green scent. This one threads the needle. The smoke doesn't overwhelm; it deepens.Fougère Gothique
    Giorgio for Men does not whisper. It announces itself. The aldehydic lift over orange and allspice has an almost electric quality, while the patchouli-cinnamon heart brings unmistakable 80s power.Giorgio for Men