Fragrance comparison

Amans vs Paul Smith Extreme Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 640 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amans

V Canto

3.79146 votes

Rank #17,313 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

86%scent match

Very similar

Paul Smith Extreme Man

Paul Smith

3.84494 votes

Rank #32,253 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amans takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Amans4/7

Paul Smith Extreme Man3/7

Ratings & consensus: Paul Smith Extreme Man
Community sentiment: Paul Smith Extreme Man
Longevity: Amans
Sillage & projection: Amans
Value for money: Paul Smith Extreme Man
Versatility: Amans
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amans

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmansV Canto

Paul Smith Extreme ManPaul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 45%

3.84/ 5 · 494 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

Category winnerPaul Smith Extreme ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

49%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

146 votes

19%Love

59%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

494 votes

Category winnerPaul Smith Extreme ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAmans

SillageAmans

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value74

Category winnerPaul Smith Extreme ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

woody48%

warm spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

woody48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match86%Very similar · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

BergamotLemonCardamomPink Grapefruit

Heart2 to 4 hours

RosemaryGeraniumNutmeg

Base3 to 6 hours

Palisander RosewoodPatchouliTonka BeanMusk

Top

LemonBergamotCardamom

Heart

NutmegGeraniumRosemary

Base

Brazilian RosewoodMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Cardamom and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Amans, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall63

Winter20

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmansMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex40

Women6

Men84

Unisex16

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,313

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#32,253

PerfumerMarie-Aude Couture, Olivier Pescheux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmansHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amans by V Canto is an aromatic citrus fragrance built around crisp orchard fruits, herbal greenery, and soft woods. The opening pairs tart lemon and pink grapefruit with bergamot and a sharp flash of cardamom. As the initial brightness settles, the core turns green and spicy through herbal rosemary, minty geranium, a…

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Paul Smith Extreme Man opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter bergamot, cut through by crushed cardamom seeds. The citrus sits bright for twenty minutes before turning dry and herbal on the skin. As the initial zest settles, nutmeg and green rosemary push forward into a clean, woodsy heart. Brazilian rosewood a…

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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, Amans or Paul Smith Extreme Man?

Amans takes 4 of 7 categories. Amans is rated 3.79/5 from 146 votes; Paul Smith Extreme Man is rated 3.84/5 from 494 votes. Choose Amans for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paul Smith Extreme Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Amans or Paul Smith Extreme Man?

Amans lasts longest (Amans 64/100, Paul Smith Extreme Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amans or Paul Smith Extreme Man?

Amans projects furthest (Amans 65/100, Paul Smith Extreme Man 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amans and Paul Smith Extreme Man smell similar?

Very similar: a 86% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Cardamom and Rosemary.

Is Amans or Paul Smith Extreme Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amans is the stronger pick. For winter, Paul Smith Extreme Man is the stronger pick. Amans suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amans and Paul Smith Extreme Man?

Amans has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Cardamom and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Rosemary, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Musk. Paul Smith Extreme Man has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Nutmeg, Geranium and Rosemary, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Musk and Tonka Bean.