Fragrance comparison

Carrera Master vs Man 2

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

Carrera Master

Carrera

3.7218 votes

Rank #43,972 CitrusFresh Spicy

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60%scent match

Closely related

Man 2

Judith Williams

—0 votes

Rank #74,809 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Carrera Master
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Man 2
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity.

Carrera Master1/2

Man 21/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Man 2
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carrera Master

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carrera MasterCarrera

Man 2Judith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

44%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityMan 2

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

lavender58%

woody44%

powdery30%

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonEucalyptus

Heart

LavenderGeraniumCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodCedarMusk

Top

AppleBergamotLemon

Heart

MintClovesLavenderCinnamonGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night22

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,972

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#74,809

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarrera MasterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carrera Master opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and crisp lemon, backed by an immediate hit of cool eucalyptus. Within ten minutes, aromatic lavender and spicy geranium take over the center, softening the initial tartness into a clean barbershop lather. Cinnamon adds a dry kick before the scent settles into a ceda…

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Man 2 by Judith Williams is an aromatic fougere that balances crisp apple and bergamot with a solid base of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a reliable, versatile choice for daily wear, providing a clean and masculine presence without being overly loud. Ideal for professional settings, it shifts effortlessly from morning…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Carrera Master or Man 2?

Man 2 lasts longest (Man 2 60/100, Carrera Master 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carrera Master and Man 2 smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Carrera Master or Man 2 better for summer or winter?

Carrera Master suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carrera Master and Man 2?

Carrera Master has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Man 2 has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mint, Cloves, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.