Fragrance comparison

Akragas vs Man

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,390 ratings analysed

Akragas

Ciatu - Soul of Sicily

3.5225 votes

Rank #60,484 AromaticFresh Spicy

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65%scent match

Closely related

Man

Calvin Klein

3.641,365 votes

Rank #36,056 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Akragas
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Akragas4/8

Man4/8

Ratings & consensus: Man
Community sentiment: Man
Longevity: Akragas
Sillage & projection: Akragas
Value for money: Man
Versatility: Akragas
Note pyramid (duration): Akragas
Fragranxe ranking: Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkragasCiatu - Soul of Sicily

ManCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

3.64/ 5 · 1,365 votes

Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%

Category winnerManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

28%Like

24%Ok

8%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

17%Love

52%Like

10%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,365 votes

Category winnerManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAkragas

SillageAkragas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value70

Category winnerManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

amber48%

herbal30%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

ozonic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match65%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

MyrtleLavenderRumIncenseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RosemaryCypressBlack PepperStar AniseMandarin Orange

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumPatchouliAmberSandalwoodMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Bay LeafNutmegIncenseMint

Base3 to 5 hours

CypressSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber

Category winnerAkragasLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night88

Spring98

Summer64

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night77

Category winnerAkragasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,484

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,056

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akragas by Ciatu - Soul of Sicily brings the rugged coast of southern Italy straight to your nose. It opens with an unmistakable splash of tart bergamot and wild Mediterranean myrtle, quickly backed by aromatic lavender and a surprising splash of dark rum. As the sharp citrus settles, herbal rosemary and crisp cypress…

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Man by Calvin Klein is an aromatic woody eau de toilette built around brisk herbal tones and a crisp, ozonic violet leaf. Launched in 2007 and composed by perfumer Ann Gottlieb, it opens with a bright burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and fresh rosemary. The heart introduces a cool bite of mint alongside bay leaf, d…

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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, Akragas or Man?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Akragas is rated 3.52/5 from 25 votes; Man is rated 3.64/5 from 1,365 votes. Choose Akragas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Akragas or Man?

Akragas lasts longest (Akragas 72/100, Man 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akragas or Man?

Akragas projects furthest (Akragas 65/100, Man 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akragas and Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Bergamot, Rosemary and Cypress.

Is Akragas or Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Akragas is the stronger pick. For winter, Man is the stronger pick. Akragas suits daytime wear; Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akragas and Man?

Akragas has top notes of Myrtle, Lavender, Rum and Incense, heart notes of Rosemary, Cypress, Black Pepper and Star Anise, a base of Labdanum, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood. Man has top notes of Violet Leaf, Rosemary, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Nutmeg, Incense and Mint, a base of Cypress, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Musk.