Fragrance comparison

Boucheron vs Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 3,370 ratings analysed

6 wins

Boucheron

4.063,261 votes

Rank #297 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Man

Puma

3.82109 votes

Rank #16,493 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boucheron takes 6 of 7 categories.

Boucheron
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Man
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Boucheron6/7

Man1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BoucheronBoucheron

ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 3,261 votes

Have 68%Had 33%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 24%Had 58%Want 18%

Category winnerBoucheronRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

2,971 votes

24%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerBoucheronMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBoucheron

SillageBoucheron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

amber84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

citrus100%

ozonic92%

aquatic84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fruity61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarigoldOrangeTangerineBitter OrangeApricotAsafoetidaBasilCassia

Heart

TuberoseMadagascar Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomJasmineNarcissusGeraniumOrris RootCedar

Base

AmberCivetSandalwoodBenzoinIndian VanillaOakmossTonka BeanMusk

Top15-30 mins

Japanese OrangeLemonMarigold

Heart1.5-3 hrs

WatermelonPineappleJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

CedarOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Jasmine, Cedar and Amber. Durations are only published for Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night32

Category winnerBoucheronMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex15

Women84

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

Casual 50%Work 29%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#297

PerfumerFrancis Deleamont, Jean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews282

Overall rank#16,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerBoucheronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boucheron by Boucheron opens with sharp marigold, bitter orange, and aromatic basil before settling into a dense heart of tuberose, ylang-ylang, and narcissus. Warm amber, oakmoss, and animalic civet anchored in vanilla form its heavy base. Built for cold evening air, winter galas, and tailored velvet jackets, this 19…

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Puma Man is an energetic, athletic eau de toilette built for quick morning routines. The citrus hits fast. A sharp flash of solvent gives way to tangy lemon and Japanese orange, accented by slightly bitter marigold. Within ten minutes, the citrus settles into a juicy heart of crisp watermelon, pineapple, and breezy ja…

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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, Boucheron or Man?

Boucheron takes 6 of 7 categories. Boucheron is rated 4.06/5 from 3,261 votes; Man is rated 3.82/5 from 109 votes. Choose Boucheron for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Man for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Boucheron or Man?

Boucheron lasts longest (Boucheron 77/100, Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boucheron or Man?

Boucheron projects furthest (Boucheron 69/100, Man 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boucheron and Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Marigold, Jasmine, Cedar and Amber.

Is Boucheron or Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Boucheron is the stronger pick. For winter, Boucheron is the stronger pick. Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boucheron and Man?

Boucheron has top notes of Marigold, Orange, Tangerine and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Civet, Sandalwood and Benzoin. Man has top notes of Japanese Orange, Lemon and Marigold, heart notes of Watermelon, Pineapple and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber.