The smell in short
It smells mostly aromatic and fresh spicy. Lavender and green notes at the top, geranium and carnation in the middle and oakmoss and clary sage at the base.
- Came out
- 2010
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Fougere Royale notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Houbigant Fougere Royale EDP
Fougere Royale EDP is made by Houbigant. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Fougere Royale: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh spicy and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells and notes like geranium and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include chamomile, cinnamon and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 4.18 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €147, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Jaguar and Gianni Versace L'Homme.
More from Houbigant
This house has 24 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Bois Mystique, Quelques Fleurs and Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum.
Fougere Royale longevity
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir. Base notes like oakmoss and clary sage are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Gianni Versace L'Homme spreads further.
If you like Fougere Royale, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Lacoste (9 shared notes), Jaguar (11 shared notes), Gianni Versace L'Homme (9 shared notes) and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lacoste starts from €77.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
When did Fougere Royale come out?
It came out in 2010.
Can women wear Fougere Royale?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.