Fragrance comparison

Bongo Men vs [No] Gender

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

Bongo Men

Iconix

3.3010 votes

Rank #62,812 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

[No] Gender

Natura

3.6042 votes

Rank #42,164 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

[No] Gender takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bongo Men
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
[No] Gender
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bongo Men1/5

[No] Gender4/5

Ratings & consensus: [No] Gender
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: [No] Gender
Sillage & projection: [No] Gender
Value for money: Bongo Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: [No] Gender

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bongo MenIconix

[No] GenderNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 37%Want 32%

3.60/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 39%Had 50%Want 11%

Category winner[No] GenderRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

19%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

Longevity[No] Gender

Sillage[No] Gender

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value74

Category winnerBongo MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral88%

woody77%

powdery65%

fresh spicy53%

musky42%

citrus100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

aromatic53%

green42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPomeloOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

LilyJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodWhite Musk

Top

PomeloGreen NotesLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeNutmegOrange

Heart

LavenderGingerJasmineCardamom

Base

CedarSandalwoodPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pomelo, Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Bongo Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring75

Summer100

Fall69

Winter31

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men5

Unisex90

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,164

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner[No] GenderHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bongo Men by Iconix opens with a sharp burst of bitter pomelo rind, bergamot, and sweet orange flesh. Within ten minutes, the aggressive citrus edge softens into an unexpected heart of waxy lily and dry jasmine petals. Clean sandalwood and powdery white musk anchor the base, giving the composition a rustic, sun-baked …

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[No] Gender is a bright, citrus-forward fragrance from Natura that leans heavily into zesty pomelo and crisp green notes. It offers a clean, energetic profile suitable for daily wear, particularly during warmer months. The composition balances refreshing citrus top notes with a grounding base of sandalwood and patchou…

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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, Bongo Men or [No] Gender?

[No] Gender takes 4 of 5 categories. Bongo Men is rated 3.30/5 from 10 votes; [No] Gender is rated 3.60/5 from 42 votes. Choose Bongo Men for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose [No] Gender for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bongo Men or [No] Gender?

[No] Gender lasts longest ([No] Gender 51/100, Bongo Men 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bongo Men or [No] Gender?

[No] Gender projects furthest ([No] Gender 58/100, Bongo Men 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bongo Men and [No] Gender smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pomelo, Orange and Jasmine.

Is Bongo Men or [No] Gender better for summer or winter?

Bongo Men suits daytime wear; [No] Gender suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bongo Men and [No] Gender?

Bongo Men has top notes of Bergamot, Pomelo and Orange, heart notes of Lily and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and White Musk. [No] Gender has top notes of Pomelo, Green Notes, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Ginger, Jasmine and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.