Fragrance comparison

Compass vs Canali Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 369 ratings analysed

Compass

Shirley May

3.673 votes

Rank #67,951 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Canali Men

Canali

4.34366 votes

Rank #28,518 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Canali Men takes 3 of 3 categories.

Compass
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Canali Men
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Compass0/3

Canali Men3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Canali Men
Sillage & projection: Canali Men
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Canali Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CompassShirley May

Canali MenCanali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

4.34/ 5 · 366 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

42%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

366 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCanali Men

SillageCanali Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

musky60%

amber50%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperMandarin OrangeBergamotCardamom

Heart

CinnamonCorianderNutmeg

Base

MuskTonka BeanAmberVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegCorianderPineappleMandarin OrangeCardamomBergamotOrangeApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange BlossomVioletJasmineLily

Base4 to 6 hours

LeatherVetiverCedarIrisMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cardamom and Coriander. Durations are only published for Canali Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring89

Summer78

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,518

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCanali MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shirley May Compass targets the classic masculine lane with a hit of fresh energy that transitions quickly into dry spice. It kicks off with a bright splash of mandarin orange and bergamot, backed by a sharp kick of black pepper and cardamom. The initial brightness fades within ten minutes as the middle notes of nutme…

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Canali Men by Canali brings together crisp fruit, bright spices, and a grounded base of woods and leather. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon, the composition opens with a lively blend of mandarin orange, bergamot, pineapple, and crisp apple, dusted with nutmeg and cardamom. As the brightness softens, a classic floral…

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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, Compass or Canali Men?

Canali Men takes 3 of 3 categories. Compass is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Canali Men is rated 4.34/5 from 366 votes. Choose Compass for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Canali Men for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Compass or Canali Men?

Canali Men lasts longest (Canali Men 64/100, Compass 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Compass or Canali Men?

Canali Men projects furthest (Canali Men 57/100, Compass 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Compass and Canali Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cardamom and Coriander.

Is Compass or Canali Men better for summer or winter?

Compass suits day or night wear; Canali Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Compass and Canali Men?

Compass has top notes of Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Vetiver. Canali Men has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Violet, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Cedar and Iris.