13
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Fougere Royale
masculine
Created by Paul Parquet
Fougere Royale by Houbigant is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Fougere Royale was launched in 1882. The nose behind this fragrance is Paul Parquet. Top notes are Lavender, Bergamot and Clary Sage; middle notes are Geranium, Heliotrope, Carnation, Orchid and Rose; base notes are Oakmoss, Coumarin, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Musk.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
42%
Win
100%
Spr
42%
Sum
69%
Fall
Day & Night
73%
Day
77%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
109 votes
4.28
Love it
6358%
Like it
2927%
OK
33%
Dislike
1211%
Hate it
22%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 66 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Fougère Royale is recognized within the community as a historically important fragrance and one of the few 'proper' fougères, though some debate its technical classification. Community engagement around it is minimal, with most discussion focused on its place in fougère lineage rather than performance or wearability.
Strengths
- Classic fougère that defined the genre
- Historical significance as an original fougère fragrance
- Mentioned as a proper fougère alongside Sartorial
Weaknesses
- Lacks oakmoss, limiting fougère credentials
- Limited discussion of actual scent performance
- Overshadowed by more modern fougère options
Best for
Fragrance history enthusiastsClassic/vintage fragrance collectorsFougère purists
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
