Fragrance comparison

Dawn 254 vs Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Dawn 254

Alchemist Fragrances

4.001 votes

Rank #67,733 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #25,134 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Man takes 1 of 1 categories.

Dawn 254
Choose it for a woody and sweet character.
Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Dawn 2540/1

Man1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

Dawn 254Alchemist Fragrances

ManJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperCitrusPear

Heart

PineappleJasmineRose

Base

Fir ResinVanillaOakmossCypress

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPear, Pineapple, Jasmine and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,733

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,134

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dawn 254 is a fruity floral gourmand that opens bright and peppery, with citrus and pear giving a crisp, juicy lift. The heart turns tropical and petal-soft, pairing pineapple with jasmine and rose. In the dry-down, vanilla smooths everything out while fir resin, cypress, and oakmoss add a green, woody depth. If you l…

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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, Dawn 254 or Man?

Man takes 1 of 1 categories. Dawn 254 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes. Choose Dawn 254 for a woody and sweet character. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do Dawn 254 and Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Pineapple, Jasmine and Oakmoss.

What are the notes in Dawn 254 and Man?

Dawn 254 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Citrus and Pear, heart notes of Pineapple, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Fir Resin, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Cypress. 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.