Fragrance comparison

101 vs The Man Intense

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

3 wins

101

Odoratika

4.1718 votes

Rank #44,296 WoodyAromatic

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39%scent match

Some overlap

The Man Intense

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.2129 votes

Rank #26,984 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

101 takes 3 of 5 categories.

101
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Man Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

1013/5

The Man Intense2/5

Ratings & consensus: The Man Intense
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 101
Sillage & projection: 101
Value for money: 101
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Man Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

101Odoratika

The Man IntenseParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 12%Had 13%Want 75%

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

Category winnerThe Man IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

11%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

48%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity101

Sillage101

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value57

Category winner101Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

floral74%

sweet65%

fruity56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

QuinceCitronMandarin OrangeRhubarb

Heart

SakeRhododendronHinoki WoodCypress

Base

YuzuBuddha WoodBambooboxwoodGrapefruitOlibanumAmberLabdanum

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

CinnamonBlack PepperCardamomCypressTonka BeanPraline

Base4 to 6 hours

TobaccoAmberPatchouliVetiverLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cypress, Grapefruit and Amber. Durations are only published for The Man Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night14

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,296

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerThe Man IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

101 by Odoratika opens with a sharp burst of quince and citron, transitioning into a woody, aromatic heart of sake and hinoki. This unisex scent balances bright citrus notes against earthy bamboo and cypress on the skin. It suits those seeking an easygoing, modern fragrance for daytime wear during the spring months.

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The Man Intense by Parfums Marco Serussi is an oriental fougere that balances bright citrus with dense, sweet woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, grapefruit, and mandarin orange tempered by clean lavender. As the initial freshness settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of cinnamon, black pepper, ca…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 101 or The Man Intense?

101 takes 3 of 5 categories. 101 is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes; The Man Intense is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes. Choose 101 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Man Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 101 or The Man Intense?

101 lasts longest (101 88/100, The Man Intense 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 101 or The Man Intense?

101 projects furthest (101 76/100, The Man Intense 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 101 and The Man Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cypress, Grapefruit and Amber.

Is 101 or The Man Intense better for summer or winter?

101 suits daytime wear; The Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 101 and The Man Intense?

101 has top notes of Quince, Citron, Mandarin Orange and Rhubarb, heart notes of Sake, Rhododendron, Hinoki Wood and Cypress, a base of Yuzu, Buddha Wood, Bamboo and boxwood. The Man Intense has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cypress, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver.