English Fern
meets Fougere Royale.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Lavender · Geranium · Oakmoss
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with fresh spicy; Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Penhaligon's English FernConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Houbigant Fougere RoyaleConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | United Kingdom | France |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 1890 | 1882 |
| Leading accords | fresh spicy · aromatic · warm spicy | aromatic · vanilla · fresh spicy |
| Notes unique to this record | Cloves, Patchouli, Sandalwood | Bergamot, Clary Sage, Heliotrope, Carnation, Orchid, Rose, Coumarin, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Musk |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.30 · 146 votes | 2.98 · 47 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.33 · 186 votes | 2.59 · 75 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
English Fern
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
Fougere Royale
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed fresh spicy and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed aromatic and vanilla direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.