Azzaro pour Homme vs Reflection 45 Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reflection 45 Man takes 4 of 7 categories.
Azzaro pour HommeChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Reflection 45 ManChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Azzaro pour Homme2/7
Reflection 45 Man4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Reflection 45 Man
- Community sentiment
- Reflection 45 Man
- Longevity
- Reflection 45 Man
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Azzaro pour Homme
- Versatility
- Reflection 45 Man
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Azzaro pour Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Azzaro pour HommeAzzaroReflection 45 ManAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 8,009 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.40/ 5 · 2,023 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerReflection 45 ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
40%Like
6%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate
6,787 votes
66%Love
18%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
2,023 votes
Category winnerReflection 45 ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityReflection 45 Man
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAzzaro pour HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
earthy77%
lavender69%
mossy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderLemonCarawayBasilBergamotClary SageIrisStar Anise
Heart
VetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliJuniper BerriesCardamom
Base
OakmossLeatherAmberMuskTonka Bean
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper
Heart
IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla
Base
OlibanumCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax
InformationalShared notesLavender, Clary Sage, Iris 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 seasonSpring72
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter92
Day–
Night–
Category winnerReflection 45 ManMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,082
PerfumerGerard Anthony, Richard Wirtz
Launched—
Reviews549
Overall rank#25,968
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAzzaro pour HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAzzaro pour Homme is a classic aromatic fougere that defined masculine fragrance in 1978. It opens with a bold, herbal punch of lavender, anise, and clary sage, settling into a sturdy, mossy foundation of oakmoss and leather. This is a sharp, clean scent ideal for formal office wear or evenings out in cooler autumn we…
Reviews →Reflection 45 Man opens with a sharp burst of juniper and cardomom before settling into a powdery iris core. It is a dense, high-concentration perfume that suits formal winter evenings and cool spring mornings when you need a scent that projects refinement.
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 is better, Azzaro pour Homme or Reflection 45 Man?
Reflection 45 Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Azzaro pour Homme is rated 3.87/5 from 8,009 votes; Reflection 45 Man is rated 4.40/5 from 2,023 votes. Choose Azzaro pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Reflection 45 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Azzaro pour Homme or Reflection 45 Man?
Reflection 45 Man lasts longest (Reflection 45 Man 82/100, Azzaro pour Homme 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Azzaro pour Homme or Reflection 45 Man?
Projection is very close: Azzaro pour Homme 62/100, Reflection 45 Man 62/100 for sillage.
Do Azzaro pour Homme and Reflection 45 Man smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Clary Sage, Iris and Vetiver.
Is Azzaro pour Homme or Reflection 45 Man better for summer or winter?
For summer, Azzaro pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Azzaro pour Homme is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Azzaro pour Homme and Reflection 45 Man?
Azzaro pour Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Caraway and Basil, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Amber and Musk. Reflection 45 Man has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Neroli and Angelica, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
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