Fragrance comparison

CA Man vs Freedomland

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 411 ratings analysed

4 wins

CA Man

Chris Adams

3.7919 votes

Rank #40,015 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Freedomland

Mandarina Duck

3.86392 votes

Rank #14,848 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CA Man takes 4 of 6 categories.

CA Man
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Freedomland
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

CA Man4/6

Freedomland2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CA ManChris Adams

FreedomlandMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%

3.86/ 5 · 392 votes

Have 48%Had 17%Want 34%

Category winnerFreedomlandRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

53%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

27%Love

46%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

392 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCA Man

SillageCA Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value72

Category winnerCA ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

floral61%

fruity100%

sweet90%

coconut80%

citrus70%

tropical60%

cherry50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachPineappleStrawberryBergamotBlack PepperNutmegGreen NotesApple

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonRoseFreesiaIrisJasmineCyclamenGardenia

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarSandalwoodVanillaWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

StrawberryPineappleMintBrazilian OrangeBasilItalian Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Piña ColadaCoconut MilkLitchiJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

Pisco Sour cocktalCherryMuskHeliotrope

Category winnerCA ManLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall89

Winter22

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 36%Party 31%Date 19%Work 14%

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Casual 40%Party 31%Date 19%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,015

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#14,848

PerfumerCarine Boin

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerFreedomlandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chris Adams CA Man opens with an unapologetic burst of candied fruit. You smell sharp pineapple, sweet strawberry, and tart bergamot right away. It hits fast and loud. Within ten minutes, the initial solvent rush burns off, revealing ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and clean white florals like jasmine and rose. The base sett…

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Mandarina Duck Freedomland opens with an energetic splash of sweet strawberry, ripe pineapple, and sunny Brazilian orange. It immediately evokes memories of sipping cold fruit drinks by a swimming pool. The herbal touches of mint and basil appear for a brief flash before giving way to smooth coconut milk and tropical …

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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, CA Man or Freedomland?

CA Man takes 4 of 6 categories. CA Man is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Freedomland is rated 3.86/5 from 392 votes. Choose CA Man for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Freedomland for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CA Man or Freedomland?

CA Man lasts longest (CA Man 65/100, Freedomland 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CA Man or Freedomland?

Projection is very close: CA Man 54/100, Freedomland 53/100 for sillage.

Do CA Man and Freedomland smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Strawberry and Jasmine.

Is CA Man or Freedomland better for summer or winter?

CA Man suits daytime wear; Freedomland suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CA Man and Freedomland?

CA Man has top notes of Peach, Pineapple, Strawberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose, Freesia and Iris, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and White Musk. Freedomland has top notes of Strawberry, Pineapple, Mint and Brazilian Orange, heart notes of Piña Colada, Coconut Milk, Litchi and Jasmine, a base of Pisco Sour cocktal, Cherry, Musk and Heliotrope.