Fragrance comparison

Caliber 12 vs When A Man Loves A Woman

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

4 wins

Caliber 12

Jeanne Arthes

3.8336 votes

Rank #24,736 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

When A Man Loves A Woman

Mith

4.0012 votes

Rank #36,989 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caliber 12 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Caliber 12
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
When A Man Loves A Woman
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Caliber 124/5

When A Man Loves A Woman1/5

Ratings & consensus: When A Man Loves A Woman
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Caliber 12
Sillage & projection: Caliber 12
Value for money: Caliber 12
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Caliber 12

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Caliber 12Jeanne Arthes

When A Man Loves A WomanMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 22%

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 55%Had 6%Want 39%

Category winnerWhen A Man Loves A WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

42%Like

25%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

17%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCaliber 12

SillageCaliber 12

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value72

Category winnerCaliber 12Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

vanilla30%

warm spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

amber70%

musky60%

rose50%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerLemon

Heart

Juniper BerriesCardamom

Base

Tonka BeanHaitian Vetiver

Top

CardamomAngelicaLemonGinger

Heart

GinRoseJuniper BerriesOrris Root

Base

VetiverBenzoinCognac

InformationalShared notesGinger, Lemon, Juniper Berries and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall81

Winter48

Day100

Night94

Spring100

Summer86

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#36,989

PerfumerFlorian Gallo

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCaliber 12Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caliber 12 by Jeanne Arthes opens with a sharp burst of lemon and raw ginger that immediately wakes up your nostrils. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart dominated by juniper berries and warm cardamom. The scent sits close to the skin as it settles into a smooth Haitian vetive…

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Mith When A Man Loves A Woman opens with a bright gin and citrus sparkle, sharpened by ginger and cardamom. As it settles, green aromatic facets, soft rose and a powdery orris touch sit over vetiver, benzoin and a hint of cognac warmth. It usually reads as a clean woody spicy scent with a fresh, slightly boozy idea ra…

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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, Caliber 12 or When A Man Loves A Woman?

Caliber 12 takes 4 of 5 categories. Caliber 12 is rated 3.83/5 from 36 votes; When A Man Loves A Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes. Choose Caliber 12 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose When A Man Loves A Woman for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Caliber 12 or When A Man Loves A Woman?

Caliber 12 lasts longest (Caliber 12 62/100, When A Man Loves A Woman 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caliber 12 or When A Man Loves A Woman?

Caliber 12 projects furthest (Caliber 12 54/100, When A Man Loves A Woman 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caliber 12 and When A Man Loves A Woman smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Lemon, Juniper Berries and Cardamom.

Is Caliber 12 or When A Man Loves A Woman better for summer or winter?

Caliber 12 suits day or night wear; When A Man Loves A Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caliber 12 and When A Man Loves A Woman?

Caliber 12 has top notes of Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Juniper Berries and Cardamom, a base of Tonka Bean and Haitian Vetiver. When A Man Loves A Woman has top notes of Cardamom, Angelica, Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Gin, Rose, Juniper Berries and Orris Root, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin and Cognac.