Fragrance comparison

Awaken vs Michael Jordan

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 678 ratings analysed

5 wins

Awaken

TUMI

3.75262 votes

Rank #6,994 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Michael Jordan

3.52416 votes

Rank #17,678 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Awaken takes 5 of 7 categories.

Awaken
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Michael Jordan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Awaken5/7

Michael Jordan2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AwakenTUMI

Michael JordanMichael Jordan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 262 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.52/ 5 · 416 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerAwakenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

41%Like

22%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

262 votes

18%Love

55%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

396 votes

Category winnerMichael JordanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAwaken

SillageAwaken

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value81

Category winnerMichael JordanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

soft spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

warm spicy53%

balsamic42%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressFirClary Sage

Base5-7 hrs

CedarOlibanumPatchouli

Top

CypressGrapefruitLemonGeraniumCognacCedar NeedlesBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Juniper BerriesFirLavenderIncenseGreen TeaClary SageCloves

Base

SandalwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cypress, Fir and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for Awaken, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAwakenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 14%Party 10%

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Overall rank#17,678

PerfumerSteve DeMercado

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAwakenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

TUMI Awaken opens with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit and bright Italian bergamot. A dash of herbal coriander adds immediate sparkle before the scent settles into an aromatic pine forest. Crisp cypress needles and silver fir dominate the heart, giving the blend an outdoor, breezy edge backed by dry clary sage. Withi…

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Michael Jordan is a brisk woody aromatic with a sporty, old-school feel. It opens bright with grapefruit and lemon, then turns greener and spicier through juniper, lavender, fir and incense before settling into a dry musky sandalwood base. It suits someone who wants a clean, affordable daily scent with a masculine edg…

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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, Awaken or Michael Jordan?

Awaken takes 5 of 7 categories. Awaken is rated 3.75/5 from 262 votes; Michael Jordan is rated 3.52/5 from 416 votes. Choose Awaken for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Michael Jordan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Awaken or Michael Jordan?

Awaken lasts longest (Awaken 61/100, Michael Jordan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Awaken or Michael Jordan?

Awaken projects furthest (Awaken 50/100, Michael Jordan 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Awaken and Michael Jordan smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cypress, Fir and Clary Sage.

Is Awaken or Michael Jordan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Awaken and Michael Jordan?

Awaken has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Coriander, heart notes of Cypress, Fir and Clary Sage, a base of Cedar, Olibanum and Patchouli. Michael Jordan has top notes of Cypress, Grapefruit, Lemon and Geranium, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Fir, Lavender and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli.