Fragrance comparison

Beloved Man vs Irresistible

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,093 ratings analysed

Beloved Man

Amouage

4.121,091 votes

Rank #23,685 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Irresistible

Evgeniya Borisova

3.002 votes

Rank #64,583 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irresistible takes 3 of 4 categories.

Beloved Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Irresistible
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Beloved Man1/4

Irresistible3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Beloved ManAmouage

IrresistibleEvgeniya Borisova

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 1,091 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,091 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityIrresistible

SillageIrresistible

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIrresistibleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

earthy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiGrapefruitCardamonOrangePepper

Heart

SaffronOrris RootGeraniumJasmine

Base

CedarLeatherVetiverMuskGuaiac WoodPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

BergamotOrangeGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

PepperelemiPitosporum

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared noteselemi, Orange, Pepper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Irresistible, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex18

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 36%Casual 29%Date 22%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,685

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin, Emilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,583

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBeloved ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Beloved Man offers an understated alternative to the house's usual heavy incense profile. It centers on a resinous elemi opening that transitions into a clean cardamom and warm cedarwood base. This scent fits professional settings where a quiet but sophisticated presence is preferred.

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Irresistible by Evgeniya Borisova cuts through the air with a bold splash of tart bergamot, zesty orange peel, and dewy crushed leaves. The opening feels clean and bracing rather than sweet. Within minutes, the zesty sparkle steps aside for a dry wave of black pepper and resinous elemi sap, underpinned by the subtle h…

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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, Beloved Man or Irresistible?

Irresistible takes 3 of 4 categories. Beloved Man is rated 4.12/5 from 1,091 votes; Irresistible is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Beloved Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Irresistible for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Beloved Man or Irresistible?

Irresistible lasts longest (Irresistible 80/100, Beloved Man 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Beloved Man or Irresistible?

Irresistible projects furthest (Irresistible 67/100, Beloved Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Beloved Man and Irresistible smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include elemi, Orange, Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Beloved Man or Irresistible better for summer or winter?

Irresistible suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Beloved Man and Irresistible?

Beloved Man has top notes of elemi, Grapefruit, Cardamon and Orange, heart notes of Saffron, Orris Root, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Leather, Vetiver and Musk. Irresistible has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Pepper, elemi and Pitosporum, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Woodsy Notes.