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Clever Man vs Musk Oxygen

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

Updated 81 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clever Man takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Clever Man

    Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Musk Oxygen

    Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Best in summer.

Clever Man7/7
Musk Oxygen0/7
Ratings & consensus
Clever Man
Community sentiment
Clever Man
Longevity
Clever Man
Sillage & projection
Clever Man
Value for money
Clever Man
Versatility
Clever Man
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Clever Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Clever ManALREHAB PERFUMES
Musk OxygenAvon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.21/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 57%Had 7%Want 36%
3.51/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 27%Had 65%Want 8%
Category winnerClever ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
45%Like
13%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

38 votes

14%Love
58%Like
5%Ok
12%Dislike
12%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerClever ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityClever Man

SillageClever Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value91
¤ Price value75
Category winnerClever ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
musky83%
powdery65%
woody48%
sweet30%
lavender100%
citrus88%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic65%
woody53%
patchouli42%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LimeBergamotPomeloMandarin OrangeGalbanumRosemaryPepperNutmeg
Heart
CyclamenSageMarigoldJasmineFreesia
Base
MuskPatchouliCedarLabdanumAmber
Top
BergamotLimeMandarin Orange
Heart
Lavender
Base
PatchouliAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring81
Summer100
Fall30
Winter15
Day100
Night26
Spring77
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerClever ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men76
Unisex21
Women3
Men71
Unisex29
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#41,193

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClever ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clever Man is a bright, sporty citrus scent that opens zesty and green (lime, bergamot, pomelo, galbanum), with a peppery, nutmeg kick. On skin it can read sweeter than you expect at first, then settles into a clean musky, slightly powdery woody dry-down. Some wearers compare the vibe to Lacoste L.12.12 White, with a …

Reviews →

Musk Oxygen opens with an energetic burst of lime, bergamot, and mandarin orange that feels crisp against warm skin. The citrus top lasts briefly before softening into an aromatic lavender heart. As the initial brightness settles, subtle notes of cedar, patchouli, and amber emerge near the base. This creates a light, …

Reviews →
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, Clever Man or Musk Oxygen?

Clever Man takes 7 of 7 categories. Clever Man is rated 4.21/5 from 38 votes; Musk Oxygen is rated 3.51/5 from 43 votes. Choose Clever Man for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Musk Oxygen for a lavender and citrus character. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Clever Man or Musk Oxygen?

Clever Man lasts longest (Clever Man 68/100, Musk Oxygen 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clever Man or Musk Oxygen?

Clever Man projects furthest (Clever Man 55/100, Musk Oxygen 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clever Man and Musk Oxygen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Patchouli.

Is Clever Man or Musk Oxygen better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clever Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Clever Man is the stronger pick. Clever Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clever Man and Musk Oxygen?

Clever Man has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Pomelo and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cyclamen, Sage, Marigold and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Cedar and Labdanum. Musk Oxygen has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Cedar.

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