Fragrance comparison

Clair de Lune vs Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Clair de Lune

Macabre Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #64,788 Fresh SpicyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #25,140 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clair de Lune takes 2 of 3 categories.

Clair de Lune
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Clair de Lune2/3

Man1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clair de LuneMacabre Parfums

ManJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityClair de Lune

SillageClair de Lune

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

green92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

White PepperPearMintWhite MuskLavenderVetiverLily of the ValleyWhite GrapefruitCherry BlossomPatchouliFig LeafVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPear, Mint, Lavender and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,788

PerfumerSabrina Macabre

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,140

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clair de Lune by Macabre Parfums opens with a crisp burst of mint and sharp white pepper that immediately clears the senses on cool autumn mornings. As the initial spicy cooling effect settles over the first half hour, green bamboo and juicy pear emerge alongside soothing lavender, fig leaf, and white grapefruit. The …

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Man by Judith Williams opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and bergamot, settling into a clean, aromatic heart of rosemary and lavender. This versatile blend leans into a woody base of cedar and teak wood, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office environments where you want to maintain a polished,…

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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 is better, Clair de Lune or Man?

Clair de Lune takes 2 of 3 categories. Clair de Lune is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes. Choose Clair de Lune for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Clair de Lune or Man?

Clair de Lune lasts longest (Clair de Lune 90/100, Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clair de Lune or Man?

Clair de Lune projects furthest (Clair de Lune 50/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clair de Lune and Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pear, Mint, Lavender and Vetiver.

Is Clair de Lune or Man better for summer or winter?

Clair de Lune suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clair de Lune and Man?

Clair de Lune features White Pepper, Pear, Mint, White Musk and Lavender. Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.