Fragrance comparison

Away Man vs Geranium Pepper

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 310 ratings analysed

Away Man

Abercrombie & Fitch

3.42275 votes

Rank #15,563 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Geranium Pepper

B96

3.9435 votes

Rank #19,553 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Geranium Pepper takes 5 of 7 categories.

Away Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Geranium Pepper
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Away Man2/7

Geranium Pepper5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Away ManAbercrombie & Fitch

Geranium PepperB96

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 275 votes

Have 63%Had 17%Want 20%

3.94/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%

Category winnerGeranium PepperRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

44%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

203 votes

40%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

3%Dislike

9%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerGeranium PepperMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGeranium Pepper

SillageGeranium Pepper

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value60

Category winnerAway ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

warm spicy70%

earthy60%

patchouli50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletGrapefruitPineapple

Heart

GeraniumGingerPepper

Base

Woody NotesVetiverSandalwood

Top

PepperViolet

Heart

GeraniumCedar

Base

VetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet, Geranium, Pepper and Vetiver. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring85

Summer77

Fall100

Winter31

Day100

Night25

Category winnerGeranium PepperMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex14

Women4

Men29

Unisex63

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,563

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#19,553

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAway ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Away Man by Abercrombie & Fitch is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Away Man was launched in 2021. Top notes are Violet, Grapefruit and Pineapple; middle notes are Geranium, Ginger and Pepper; base notes are Woody Notes, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

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Geranium Pepper by B96 opens with a sharp, spicy kick of pepper balanced by delicate violet. As it wears, the geranium leaf and cedar take center stage, grounding the scent in an aromatic, woody structure. It is a crisp, versatile choice for daily wear that works well throughout the spring and fall months.

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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, Away Man or Geranium Pepper?

Geranium Pepper takes 5 of 7 categories. Away Man is rated 3.42/5 from 275 votes; Geranium Pepper is rated 3.94/5 from 35 votes. Choose Away Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Geranium Pepper for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Away Man or Geranium Pepper?

Geranium Pepper lasts longest (Geranium Pepper 65/100, Away Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Away Man or Geranium Pepper?

Geranium Pepper projects furthest (Geranium Pepper 50/100, Away Man 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Away Man and Geranium Pepper smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet, Geranium, Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Away Man or Geranium Pepper better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Away Man and Geranium Pepper?

Away Man has top notes of Violet, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Geranium, Ginger and Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Geranium Pepper has top notes of Pepper and Violet, heart notes of Geranium and Cedar, a base of Vetiver and Patchouli.