Fragrance comparison

Comores vs Samba Star Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Comores

Avon · 1999

4.0526 votes

Rank #35,992 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Samba Star Man

Perfumer's Workshop

4.2711 votes

Rank #37,478 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Comores takes 3 of 5 categories.

Comores
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Samba Star Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Comores3/5

Samba Star Man1/5

Ratings & consensus: Samba Star Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Comores
Sillage & projection: Comores
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Comores

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ComoresAvon

Samba Star ManPerfumer's Workshop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 14%Had 46%Want 40%

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 35%Want 35%

Category winnerSamba Star ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityComores

SillageComores

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic86%

citrus72%

green58%

rose44%

herbal30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotGeraniumMintMandarin OrangeGreen Tea

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VanillaNutmegAmberLavenderMandarin OrangeMuskMintVetiverCedarBergamotGeraniumSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Mint and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1999

Reviews2

Overall rank#37,478

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerComoresHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Comores by Avon is a crisp, green-citrus aromatic built around bergamot and mandarin, cooled with mint, and softened by a clean green tea feel. A touch of geranium gives it a lightly rosy, classic cologne edge. It wears fresh and brisk rather than sweet, and it can suit anyone who likes bright, energising scents that …

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Samba Star Man opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and cool mint, giving immediate lift to an otherwise heavy spice profile. As the initial flash clears, cinnamon and nutmeg emerge alongside green geranium. Vanilla and musk soften the dry-down, wrapping cedarwood and vetiver in a gentle sweetness. It wears as a casua…

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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, Comores or Samba Star Man?

Comores takes 3 of 5 categories. Comores is rated 4.05/5 from 26 votes; Samba Star Man is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes. Choose Comores for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Samba Star Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Comores or Samba Star Man?

Comores lasts longest (Comores 68/100, Samba Star Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Comores or Samba Star Man?

Comores projects furthest (Comores 72/100, Samba Star Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Comores and Samba Star Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Mint and Mandarin Orange.

Is Comores or Samba Star Man better for summer or winter?

Comores suits daytime wear; Samba Star Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Comores and Samba Star Man?

Comores features Bergamot, Geranium, Mint, Mandarin Orange and Green Tea. Samba Star Man features Vanilla, Nutmeg, Amber, Lavender and Mandarin Orange.