Fragrance comparison

Celtic Fire vs Mexx Man

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 475 ratings analysed

5 wins

Celtic Fire

Union

4.1232 votes

Rank #19,584 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Mexx Man

Mexx

3.20443 votes

Rank #16,821 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Celtic Fire takes 5 of 7 categories.

Celtic Fire
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mexx Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Celtic Fire5/7

Mexx Man2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Celtic FireUnion

Mexx ManMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 10%Had 3%Want 87%

3.20/ 5 · 443 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

Category winnerCeltic FireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

11%Love

55%Like

16%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

199 votes

Category winnerCeltic FireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityCeltic Fire

SillageCeltic Fire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerMexx ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

smoky72%

leather58%

earthy44%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OakBalsam FirPine needles

Heart2-4 hrs

Fern

Base6-8+ hrs

BirchPeatMyrtle

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangePineappleBasil

Heart

FirFernGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodCedarBirchOakmoss

InformationalShared notesFern and Birch. Durations are only published for Celtic Fire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring18

Summer0

Fall100

Winter82

Day64

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCeltic FireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 50%Date 25%Party 14%Work 11%

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,584

PerfumerAnastasia Brozler

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#16,821

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerMexx ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celtic Fire by Union smells like raw, burning peat on a cold Scottish hillside. It is unapologetic. Three sprays create an intense cloud of bitter pine needles, resinous balsam fir, and weathered oak. There is zero sugar here. Within twenty minutes, scorched birch and wet earthy bog take over the room, evoking an auth…

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Mexx Man is a light, easy aromatic fougere built around lavender, citrus, soft woods and a touch of pineapple sweetness. It opens fresh and slightly herbal, then settles into a clean woody dry-down with oakmoss and sandalwood keeping it classic. This is the kind of scent that suits everyday wear more than statement ma…

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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, Celtic Fire or Mexx Man?

Celtic Fire takes 5 of 7 categories. Celtic Fire is rated 4.12/5 from 32 votes; Mexx Man is rated 3.20/5 from 443 votes. Choose Celtic Fire for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mexx Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Celtic Fire or Mexx Man?

Celtic Fire lasts longest (Celtic Fire 60/100, Mexx Man 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Celtic Fire or Mexx Man?

Celtic Fire projects furthest (Celtic Fire 62/100, Mexx Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Celtic Fire and Mexx Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Fern and Birch.

Is Celtic Fire or Mexx Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Celtic Fire is the stronger pick. For winter, Celtic Fire is the stronger pick. Celtic Fire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Celtic Fire and Mexx Man?

Celtic Fire has top notes of Oak, Balsam Fir and Pine needles, heart notes of Fern, a base of Birch, Peat and Myrtle. Mexx Man has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Basil, heart notes of Fir, Fern, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Birch and Oakmoss.