Fragrance comparison

Carlisle vs Hunter Killer Man

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5,695 ratings analysed

5 wins

Carlisle

Parfums de Marly

4.375,530 votes

Rank #696 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Hunter Killer Man

Armaf

4.18165 votes

Rank #3,937 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carlisle takes 5 of 7 categories.

Carlisle
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Hunter Killer Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Carlisle5/7

Hunter Killer Man2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarlisleParfums de Marly

Hunter Killer ManArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 5,530 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 165 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerCarlisleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

20%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

5,530 votes

49%Love

30%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

165 votes

Category winnerCarlisleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCarlisle

SillageCarlisle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value82

Category winnerHunter Killer ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, patchouli and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NutmegGreen AppleSaffron

Heart3-4 hrs

Tonka BeanRoseOsmanthusDavana

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliVanillaOpoponax

Top

IncensePepperNutmegCinnamonSaffronGreen Apple

Heart

PatchouliJasmineLavender

Base

TobaccoVetiverGuaiac WoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Green Apple, Saffron and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Carlisle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer9

Fall0

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Spring69

Summer34

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHunter Killer ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Date 40%Party 34%Work 14%Casual 12%

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#696

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#3,937

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerCarlisleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Carlisle is a rich oriental fragrance centered on crisp green apple, earthy patchouli, and dark bourbon vanilla. The first spray releases a brisk burst of nutmeg and tart fruit before settling into a warm, resinous heart of tonka bean and sweet opoponax. It smells dense, smoky, and undeniably upscale.…

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Armaf Hunter Killer Man launches with a bracing blast of green apple, black pepper, and incense, delivering an immediate punch of dark, spicy warmth. Within minutes, the aggressive opening yields to a smoky lavender and earthy patchouli heart that hugs the skin. The final phase shifts into a dense base of cinnamon-dus…

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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, Carlisle or Hunter Killer Man?

Carlisle takes 5 of 7 categories. Carlisle is rated 4.37/5 from 5,530 votes; Hunter Killer Man is rated 4.18/5 from 165 votes. Choose Carlisle for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Hunter Killer Man for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Carlisle or Hunter Killer Man?

Carlisle lasts longest (Carlisle 82/100, Hunter Killer Man 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carlisle or Hunter Killer Man?

Carlisle projects furthest (Carlisle 73/100, Hunter Killer Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carlisle and Hunter Killer Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, patchouli and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Green Apple, Saffron and Patchouli.

Is Carlisle or Hunter Killer Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hunter Killer Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Carlisle is the stronger pick. Carlisle suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carlisle and Hunter Killer Man?

Carlisle has top notes of Nutmeg, Green Apple and Saffron, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Rose, Osmanthus and Davana, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Opoponax. Hunter Killer Man has top notes of Incense, Pepper, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Lavender, a base of Tobacco, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Amber.