Fragrance comparison

Bogner for Man vs Illusion

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bogner for Man

Bogner

3.6836 votes

Rank #16,189 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Illusion

Denim

3.6712 votes

Rank #46,702 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bogner for Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bogner for Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Illusion
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bogner for Man4/5

Illusion1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bogner for ManBogner

IllusionDenim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 24%Had 18%Want 59%

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 37%Had 17%Want 47%

Category winnerBogner for ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

17%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBogner for Man

SillageBogner for Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value70

Category winnerIllusionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

amber83%

citrus74%

woody65%

herbal56%

herbal100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

powdery44%

bitter30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemaryArtemisiaAmalfi LemonPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

ThymeBasilStar Anise

Base

Virginia CedarAmberOpoponaxTonka BeanVanille

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaThymeBasil

Heart2-3 hrs

SandalwoodRussian Leather

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskSiam BenzoinAmbergris

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Thyme and Basil. Durations are only published for Illusion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,189

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#46,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBogner for ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bogner for Man opens with bright citrus, rosemary and pink pepper, then settles into a dry aromatic heart with basil, thyme and a noticeable anise touch. The base brings soft amber, cedar, tonka and vanilla, giving it a sporty fresh style with a warmer finish. It reads as a classic masculine EDT with a clean, slightly…

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Denim Illusion is a crisp, bitter-green oriental fougere that cuts through morning air with sharp aromatic bite. The first blast delivers a potent dose of bitter artemisia, crushed garden thyme, and peppery basil. It smells like crushed Mediterranean herbs steeped in cold well water. Within twenty minutes, the sharp 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, Bogner for Man or Illusion?

Bogner for Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Bogner for Man is rated 3.68/5 from 36 votes; Illusion is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Bogner for Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Illusion for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bogner for Man or Illusion?

Bogner for Man lasts longest (Bogner for Man 73/100, Illusion 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bogner for Man or Illusion?

Bogner for Man projects furthest (Bogner for Man 64/100, Illusion 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bogner for Man and Illusion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Thyme and Basil.

Is Bogner for Man or Illusion better for summer or winter?

Bogner for Man suits day or night wear; Illusion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bogner for Man and Illusion?

Bogner for Man has top notes of Rosemary, Artemisia, Amalfi Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Thyme, Basil and Star Anise, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Opoponax and Tonka Bean. Illusion has top notes of Artemisia, Thyme and Basil, heart notes of Sandalwood and Russian Leather, a base of White Musk, Siam Benzoin and Ambergris.