Fragrance comparison

Berlin Urban vs Sync Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

3 wins

Berlin Urban

Mahogany

4.388 votes

Rank #43,441 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Sync Man

Puma

3.8261 votes

Rank #26,283 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Berlin Urban takes 3 of 4 categories.

Berlin Urban
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Sync Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Berlin Urban3/4

Sync Man1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Berlin UrbanMahogany

Sync ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

3.82/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 33%Had 55%Want 12%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

13%Love

69%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBerlin Urban

SillageBerlin Urban

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value79

Category winnerBerlin UrbanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

woody70%

lavender60%

green50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeViolet LeafGrapefruitPink PepperSicilian LemonBergamotGinger

Heart

KephalisRosemaryCassisYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegGeraniumTransparent Woods

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskLabdanumSandalwood

Top15-25 mins

LimeGreen NotesBergamot

Heart1.5-3 hrs

LavenderGeraniumRosemary

Base3-5 hrs

AmberCedarGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Geranium and Amber. Durations are only published for Sync Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 49%Work 30%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,441

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSync ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Berlin Urban by Mahogany is a woody, aromatic scent built for daily wear. It opens with a vibrant mix of citrus and pink pepper before shifting into a complex heart of woods and spices. The dry-down relies on patchouli and oakmoss, providing a grounded, masculine finish that performs reliably through long office days …

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Puma Sync Man opens with an energetic jolt of sharp lime, bitter bergamot, and crushed green leaves. The alcohol lift clears within two minutes, revealing a clean aromatic core of lavender, garden rosemary, and spicy geranium. It is breezy, straightforward, and unapologetically light. As the citrus sparkle settles, a …

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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, Berlin Urban or Sync Man?

Berlin Urban takes 3 of 4 categories. Berlin Urban is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Sync Man is rated 3.82/5 from 61 votes. Choose Berlin Urban for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Sync Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Berlin Urban or Sync Man?

Berlin Urban lasts longest (Berlin Urban 83/100, Sync Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Berlin Urban or Sync Man?

Berlin Urban projects furthest (Berlin Urban 55/100, Sync Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Berlin Urban and Sync Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Geranium and Amber.

Is Berlin Urban or Sync Man better for summer or winter?

Berlin Urban suits day or night wear; Sync Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Berlin Urban and Sync Man?

Berlin Urban has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Kephalis, Rosemary, Cassis and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Musk. Sync Man has top notes of Lime, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Rosemary, a base of Amber, Cedar and Guaiac Wood.