Fragrance comparison

Affinity vs Est. 1962 Man

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

3 wins

Affinity

Spirit Of Kings

3.8918 votes

Rank #37,334 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Est. 1962 Man

Tom Tailor

3.449 votes

Rank #60,823 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Affinity takes 3 of 4 categories.

Affinity
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Est. 1962 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Affinity3/4

Est. 1962 Man1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Affinity
Sillage & projection: Affinity
Value for money: Est. 1962 Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Affinity

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AffinitySpirit Of Kings

Est. 1962 ManTom Tailor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 71%

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

11%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

11%Love

44%Like

22%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityAffinity

SillageAffinity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value25

Category winnerEst. 1962 ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

lavender65%

mossy53%

earthy42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGeraniumJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

MossPatchouliAmberMuskSandalwoodOlibanum

Top

LavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeNutmegCardamom

Heart

VioletGeranium

Base

AmberMuskMossSandalwoodCedarVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Affinity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall60

Winter80

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex25

Women13

Work 37%Casual 29%Date 21%Party 13%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,334

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#60,823

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAffinityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Affinity by Spirit Of Kings opens with an unmistakable blast of freshly grated nutmeg paired with bright, bitter bergamot. The scent quickly introduces a sharp, clean heart of crisp lavender and peppery geranium, giving it the unmistakable feel of a classic aromatic barbershop fragrance kicked into high gear. As it se…

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Tom Tailor Est. 1962 Man opens with a sharp burst of lemon and mandarin orange, immediately backed by the herbal clean of lavender. As the fragrance settles, a cooler violet leaf texture emerges alongside nutmeg, shifting the scent from a bright citrus splash to a dry, aromatic woody profile. It sits close to the skin…

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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, Affinity or Est. 1962 Man?

Affinity takes 3 of 4 categories. Affinity is rated 3.89/5 from 18 votes; Est. 1962 Man is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Affinity for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Est. 1962 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Affinity or Est. 1962 Man?

Affinity lasts longest (Affinity 76/100, Est. 1962 Man 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Affinity or Est. 1962 Man?

Affinity projects furthest (Affinity 61/100, Est. 1962 Man 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Affinity and Est. 1962 Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Affinity or Est. 1962 Man better for summer or winter?

Affinity suits daytime wear; Est. 1962 Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Affinity and Est. 1962 Man?

Affinity has top notes of Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Est. 1962 Man has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet and Geranium, a base of Amber, Musk, Moss and Sandalwood.