Fragrance comparison

300 Km/h Quantum vs Authentic Self Man

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 360 ratings analysed

300 Km/h Quantum

Avon

3.6157 votes

Rank #37,375 OzonicFresh Spicy

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54%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Authentic Self Man

Abercrombie & Fitch

3.88303 votes

Rank #5,826 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Authentic Self Man takes 6 of 7 categories.

300 Km/h Quantum
Choose it for a ozonic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Authentic Self Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

300 Km/h Quantum1/7

Authentic Self Man6/7

Ratings & consensus: Authentic Self Man
Community sentiment: Authentic Self Man
Longevity: Authentic Self Man
Sillage & projection: Authentic Self Man
Value for money: Authentic Self Man
Versatility: 300 Km/h Quantum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Authentic Self Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

300 Km/h QuantumAvon

Authentic Self ManAbercrombie & Fitch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 62%Had 20%Want 19%

3.88/ 5 · 303 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerAuthentic Self ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

46%Like

21%Ok

5%Dislike

9%Hate

57 votes

33%Love

42%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

187 votes

Category winnerAuthentic Self ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAuthentic Self Man

SillageAuthentic Self Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value72

Category winnerAuthentic Self ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

woody58%

rose44%

herbal30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

ozonic61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ozonic notes

Heart

Geranium

Base

Virginia Cedar

Top

CypressGingerCardamom

Heart

GeraniumViolet LeafFreesia

Base

Tonka BeanMadagascar VanillaVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesGeranium and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall65

Winter23

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winner300 Km/h QuantumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,375

PerfumerMarion Costero, Olivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,826

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAuthentic Self ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

300 Km/h Quantum by Avon opens with a sharp burst of ozonic notes that immediately signals cool outdoor air. As the initial breeze calms, green geranium adds a crisp floral spine with a slightly peppered edge. The scent finishes on dry Virginia cedar, giving the light composition a clean woody base. It suits hot summe…

Reviews →

Authentic Self Man by Abercrombie & Fitch is a fragrance for men. Authentic Self Man was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Frank Voelkl. Top notes are Cypress, Ginger and Cardamom; middle notes are Geranium, Violet Leaf and Freesia; base notes are Tonka Bean, Madagascar Vanilla and Virginia Cedar.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 300 Km/h Quantum or Authentic Self Man?

Authentic Self Man takes 6 of 7 categories. 300 Km/h Quantum is rated 3.61/5 from 57 votes; Authentic Self Man is rated 3.88/5 from 303 votes. Choose 300 Km/h Quantum for a ozonic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Authentic Self Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 300 Km/h Quantum or Authentic Self Man?

Authentic Self Man lasts longest (Authentic Self Man 64/100, 300 Km/h Quantum 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 300 Km/h Quantum or Authentic Self Man?

Authentic Self Man projects furthest (Authentic Self Man 54/100, 300 Km/h Quantum 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 300 Km/h Quantum and Authentic Self Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and ozonic accords. Common notes include Geranium and Virginia Cedar.

Is 300 Km/h Quantum or Authentic Self Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, 300 Km/h Quantum is the stronger pick. For winter, Authentic Self Man is the stronger pick. 300 Km/h Quantum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 300 Km/h Quantum and Authentic Self Man?

300 Km/h Quantum has top notes of Ozonic notes, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Virginia Cedar. Authentic Self Man has top notes of Cypress, Ginger and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Violet Leaf and Freesia, a base of Tonka Bean, Madagascar Vanilla and Virginia Cedar.