Fragrance comparison

D'eau Extrême vs M for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

D'eau Extrême

In The Box

3.8449 votes

Rank #29,337 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

M for Men

Mimmina

3.6712 votes

Rank #62,468 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

D'eau Extrême takes 3 of 5 categories.

D'eau Extrême
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
M for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

D'eau Extrême3/5

M for Men2/5

Ratings & consensus: D'eau Extrême
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: D'eau Extrême
Sillage & projection: M for Men
Value for money: M for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: D'eau Extrême

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D'eau ExtrêmeIn The Box

M for MenMimmina

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 56%Had 18%Want 26%

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 58%Had 18%Want 25%

Category winnerD'eau ExtrêmeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

37%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

49 votes

17%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityD'eau Extrême

SillageM for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value100

Category winnerM for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

green48%

anis30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineMintCypressSage

Heart

Pepper

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean

Top

MintPepperJuniper BerriesBergamot

Heart

GeraniumClary SageMandarin OrangeRose

Base

TarragonCypressSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Cypress, Pepper and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#62,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerD'eau ExtrêmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

D'eau Extrême is a fresh woody aromatic built around citrus, mint and soft woods, with a peppery lift and a smooth tonka-musk base. It opens clean and brisk, then settles into a polished, slightly creamy dry-down that keeps a masculine, sporty profile. It may suit buyers who like modern blue-leaning designer style wit…

Reviews →

Mimmina M for Men launched in 1971 as an aromatic woody composition built around sharp greenery and dry spice. The opening hits with cold mint, crushed juniper berries, and black pepper before softening into an herbal heart of clary sage, geranium, and crisp rose. As the initial freshness subsides, the dry-down settle…

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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, D'eau Extrême or M for Men?

D'eau Extrême takes 3 of 5 categories. D'eau Extrême is rated 3.84/5 from 49 votes; M for Men is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose D'eau Extrême for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose M for Men for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, D'eau Extrême or M for Men?

D'eau Extrême lasts longest (D'eau Extrême 63/100, M for Men 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D'eau Extrême or M for Men?

M for Men projects furthest (M for Men 61/100, D'eau Extrême 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D'eau Extrême and M for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Cypress, Pepper and Sandalwood.

Is D'eau Extrême or M for Men better for summer or winter?

M for Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D'eau Extrême and M for Men?

D'eau Extrême has top notes of Tangerine, Mint, Cypress and Sage, heart notes of Pepper, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean. M for Men has top notes of Mint, Pepper, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange and Rose, a base of Tarragon, Cypress, Sandalwood and Musk.