Fragrance comparison

Alga vs Man 2

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Alga

Luxodor

4.899 votes

Rank #38,084 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Man 2

Judith Williams

—0 votes

Rank #73,973 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alga takes 2 of 2 categories.

Alga
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
Man 2
Choose it for a aromatic and green character.

Alga2/2

Man 20/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlgaLuxodor

Man 2Judith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 2%Want 74%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

89%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage95

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityAlga

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBasilBergamot

Heart

AppleClovesCinnamonGeranium

Base

VanillaLabdanumMuskOakmossPatchouliCedar

Top

AppleBergamotLemon

Heart

MintClovesLavenderCinnamonGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Apple and Cloves. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex33

Women22

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,973

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlgaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alga opens with aromatic lavender, basil, and bergamot, then turns warmer and spicier as apple, clove, cinnamon, and geranium come through. The dry-down leans smooth and fuller, with vanilla, labdanum, musk, oakmoss, patchouli, and cedar giving it a sweet, musky, woody base. It reads like a bold unisex scent with a sl…

Reviews →

Man 2 by Judith Williams is an aromatic fougere that balances crisp apple and bergamot with a solid base of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a reliable, versatile choice for daily wear, providing a clean and masculine presence without being overly loud. Ideal for professional settings, it shifts effortlessly from morning…

Reviews →

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 lasts longer, Alga or Man 2?

Alga lasts longest (Alga 87/100, Man 2 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alga and Man 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Apple and Cloves.

Is Alga or Man 2 better for summer or winter?

Alga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alga and Man 2?

Alga has top notes of Lavender, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Apple, Cloves, Cinnamon and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Labdanum, Musk and Oakmoss. Man 2 has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mint, Cloves, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.