Fragrance comparison

5 The Guardian Master vs Antonio De Curtis

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

3 wins

5 The Guardian Master

Spiritum

3.9845 votes

Rank #17,793 Warm SpicyAmber

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Antonio De Curtis

Mansfield

4.004 votes

Rank #47,941 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

5 The Guardian Master takes 3 of 4 categories.

5 The Guardian Master
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Antonio De Curtis
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

5 The Guardian Master3/4

Antonio De Curtis1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 5 The Guardian Master
Sillage & projection: 5 The Guardian Master
Value for money: Antonio De Curtis
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 5 The Guardian Master

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

5 The Guardian MasterSpiritum

Antonio De CurtisMansfield

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity5 The Guardian Master

Sillage5 The Guardian Master

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAntonio De CurtisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

cinnamon61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperCardamomNutmegOlibanumPepper OilRed Chilli PepperTurmeric

Heart

CinnamonTobaccoIrisCedarJasmineClary Sage

Base

Tonka BeanPlumBourbon VanillaLabdanumLeatherSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top20-30 mins

PeppermintNutmegCardamomMastic or Lentisque

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineTobaccoLavender

Base5-7 hrs

AmberwoodSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Tobacco and Iris. Durations are only published for Antonio De Curtis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer24

Fall100

Winter94

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall83

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex60

Women8

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,793

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#47,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winner5 The Guardian MasterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spiritum 5 The Guardian Master is a deep, warming fragrance centered on fiery spices, dry tobacco, and golden resins. It starts with a lively burst of pink pepper, red chilli, cardamom, and frankincense, smelling like a crackling kitchen spice rack before settling into smooth cedar, rich pipe tobacco, and warm cinnamo…

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Antonio De Curtis by Mansfield opens with a brisk snap of fresh peppermint and green mastic resin before warming into dry nutmeg and spicy cardamom. It delivers an unmistakably classic Italian barbershop feel without smelling dated or stuffy. As the crisp herbal opening calms down, clean lavender and powdery iris soft…

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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, 5 The Guardian Master or Antonio De Curtis?

5 The Guardian Master takes 3 of 4 categories. 5 The Guardian Master is rated 3.98/5 from 45 votes; Antonio De Curtis is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose 5 The Guardian Master for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Antonio De Curtis for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 5 The Guardian Master or Antonio De Curtis?

5 The Guardian Master lasts longest (5 The Guardian Master 75/100, Antonio De Curtis 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 5 The Guardian Master or Antonio De Curtis?

5 The Guardian Master projects furthest (5 The Guardian Master 55/100, Antonio De Curtis 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 5 The Guardian Master and Antonio De Curtis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Tobacco and Iris.

Is 5 The Guardian Master or Antonio De Curtis better for summer or winter?

5 The Guardian Master suits evening wear; Antonio De Curtis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 5 The Guardian Master and Antonio De Curtis?

5 The Guardian Master has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Olibanum, heart notes of Cinnamon, Tobacco, Iris and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Plum, Bourbon Vanilla and Labdanum. Antonio De Curtis has top notes of Peppermint, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Mastic or Lentisque, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Tobacco and Lavender, a base of Amberwood, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.