Fragrance comparison

Aqamaar vs Paul Smith Man 2

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 188 ratings analysed

Aqamaar

Ajmal

3.6020 votes

Rank #55,467 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Paul Smith Man 2

Paul Smith

3.56168 votes

Rank #9,391 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paul Smith Man 2 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aqamaar
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Paul Smith Man 2
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aqamaar2/5

Paul Smith Man 23/5

Ratings & consensus: Paul Smith Man 2
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aqamaar
Sillage & projection: Aqamaar
Value for money: Paul Smith Man 2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paul Smith Man 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AqamaarAjmal

Paul Smith Man 2Paul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 22%Want 47%

3.56/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 47%Had 31%Want 22%

Category winnerPaul Smith Man 2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

20%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAqamaar

SillageAqamaar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPaul Smith Man 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

powdery69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeAmberCinnamonBergamotGrapefruitPink PepperTonka BeanVanillaCedarCardamomNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomGrapefruitGranny Smith appleMandarin Orange

Heart

Cashmere WoodCinnamonNutmegLavender

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Grapefruit and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter20

Day75

Night100

Spring45

Summer41

Fall100

Winter83

Day77

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,391

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerPaul Smith Man 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqamaar is a bright, spicy amber that starts with juicy citrus (mandarin, bergamot, grapefruit) and quickly warms up. Cinnamon, pink pepper, cardamom and nutmeg give it a lively, slightly sparkling spice, while vanilla and tonka smooth the base into a creamy sweetness over dry cedar. It tends to wear confidently, wit…

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Paul Smith Man 2 is a woody spicy EDT that opens with bright citrus, green apple and cardamom, then turns warmer with nutmeg, cinnamon and soft woods. It usually wears as a sweet, slightly powdery designer scent with a fresh edge. It suits someone who wants an easy autumn to spring daily fragrance at a fair price. Sam…

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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, Aqamaar or Paul Smith Man 2?

Paul Smith Man 2 takes 3 of 5 categories. Aqamaar is rated 3.60/5 from 20 votes; Paul Smith Man 2 is rated 3.56/5 from 168 votes. Choose Aqamaar for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Paul Smith Man 2 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqamaar or Paul Smith Man 2?

Aqamaar lasts longest (Aqamaar 84/100, Paul Smith Man 2 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqamaar or Paul Smith Man 2?

Aqamaar projects furthest (Aqamaar 85/100, Paul Smith Man 2 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqamaar and Paul Smith Man 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Grapefruit and Tonka Bean.

Is Aqamaar or Paul Smith Man 2 better for summer or winter?

Aqamaar suits evening wear; Paul Smith Man 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqamaar and Paul Smith Man 2?

Aqamaar features Mandarin Orange, Amber, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Grapefruit. Paul Smith Man 2 has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Granny Smith apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Virginia Cedar.