Fragrance comparison

Burdock vs MJ Man

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Burdock

Pisello Parfum

4.006 votes

Rank #54,325 AromaticCitrus

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61%scent match

Closely related

MJ Man

Marc Joseph

4.569 votes

Rank #33,958 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Burdock2/4

MJ Man2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BurdockPisello Parfum

MJ ManMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 75%Had 15%Want 10%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityBurdock

SillageBurdock

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value93

Category winnerMJ ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

mossy58%

earthy44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintPatchouliCloverOrangeLemonGrapefruitBergamotSage

Heart

NeroliOakmossTarragonMandarin OrangeAmbergrisLavender

Base

SandalwoodVanillaGardeniaThymeOrris RootCoconutAmber

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperLemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Precious WoodsGalbanumElemi resinGranny Smith apple

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossWhite MuskPatchouliAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Lemon, Grapefruit and Bergamot. Durations are only published for MJ Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring86

Summer71

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,325

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMJ ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burdock by Pisello Parfum introduces a sharp contrast of refreshing herbs and deep resins. Mint and clover spark a crisp opening, while earthy patchouli and sandalwood anchor the base. It is a bracing choice for outdoor spring gatherings.

Reviews →

Marc Joseph MJ Man is a crisp woody spicy fragrance built on a backbone of bright citrus, aromatic greenery, and grounding forest woods. The fragrance bursts to life with an energetic opening of tart pink grapefruit, Italian bergamot, zesty lemon, and crushed pink pepper berries. As the initial citrus effervescence se…

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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, Burdock or MJ Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Burdock is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; MJ Man is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Burdock for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MJ Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burdock or MJ Man?

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

Which projects more, Burdock or MJ Man?

Burdock projects furthest (Burdock 63/100, MJ Man 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burdock and MJ Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Lemon, Grapefruit and Bergamot.

Is Burdock or MJ Man better for summer or winter?

Burdock suits daytime wear; MJ Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burdock and MJ Man?

Burdock has top notes of Mint, Patchouli, Clover and Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Oakmoss, Tarragon and Mandarin Orange, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Gardenia and Thyme. MJ Man has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Precious Woods, Galbanum, Elemi resin and Granny Smith apple, a base of Oakmoss, White Musk, Patchouli and Amber.