Fragrance comparison

Bushukan Eau de Parfum vs Man's Illusion

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

Bushukan Eau de Parfum

Molton Brown

3.9020 votes

Rank #22,441 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Man's Illusion

In The Box

4.5330 votes

Rank #23,721 Warm SpicyChocolate

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Man's Illusion takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bushukan Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Man's Illusion
Choose it for a warm spicy and chocolate character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bushukan Eau de Parfum1/5

Man's Illusion4/5

Ratings & consensus: Man's Illusion
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Man's Illusion
Sillage & projection: Man's Illusion
Value for money: Man's Illusion
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bushukan Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bushukan Eau de ParfumMolton Brown

Man's IllusionIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 28%Had 9%Want 64%

4.53/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 46%Had 2%Want 52%

Category winnerMan's IllusionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

73%Love

10%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMan's Illusion

SillageMan's Illusion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMan's IllusionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

nutty48%

soft spicy30%

warm spicy100%

chocolate92%

soft spicy84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

aromatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitronLemonPink PepperBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

HazelnutCedarClary SageGeranium

Base

VetiverMuskLabdanumPatchouli

Top

Pink PepperBergamotCitrus

Heart

Dark ChocolateClary Sage

Base

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night17

Spring50

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day36

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,441

PerfumerNathalie Koobus

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#23,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBushukan Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molton Brown Bushukan Eau de Parfum is a crisp, sunlit citrus scent backed by aromatic herbs and earthy woods. It opens with an energizing blast of tart citron, lemon zest, and spicy pink pepper before settling into a warm heart of roasted hazelnut and dry cedarwood. Clean musk and vetiver anchor the base, making it a…

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Man's Illusion opens with a bright citrus and pink pepper lift, then turns warmer and thicker as dark chocolate, clary sage, and patchouli come forward. It reads spicy, sweet, and earthy rather than fresh. Based on the available feedback, this is a better fit for cold weather and night wear than casual daytime use. Sa…

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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, Bushukan Eau de Parfum or Man's Illusion?

Man's Illusion takes 4 of 5 categories. Bushukan Eau de Parfum is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes; Man's Illusion is rated 4.53/5 from 30 votes. Choose Bushukan Eau de Parfum for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Man's Illusion for a warm spicy and chocolate character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bushukan Eau de Parfum or Man's Illusion?

Man's Illusion lasts longest (Man's Illusion 91/100, Bushukan Eau de Parfum 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bushukan Eau de Parfum or Man's Illusion?

Man's Illusion projects furthest (Man's Illusion 83/100, Bushukan Eau de Parfum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bushukan Eau de Parfum and Man's Illusion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Patchouli.

Is Bushukan Eau de Parfum or Man's Illusion better for summer or winter?

Bushukan Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Man's Illusion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bushukan Eau de Parfum and Man's Illusion?

Bushukan Eau de Parfum has top notes of Citron, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Hazelnut, Cedar, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Labdanum and Patchouli. Man's Illusion has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Citrus, heart notes of Dark Chocolate and Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli.