Denver vs Bound For Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
82%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bound For Men takes 4 of 4 categories.
DenverChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bound For MenChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Denver0/4
Bound For Men4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bound For Men
- Sillage & projection
- Bound For Men
- Value for money
- Bound For Men
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bound For Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DenverParfum MarieBound For MenSapilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
4.08/ 5 · 491 votes
Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
51%Love
33%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
351 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBound For Men
SillageBound For Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBound For MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
lavender61%
amber100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
leather69%
citrus61%
Scent match82%Very similar · both warm spicy, aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Green MandarinGreen AppleCardamom
Heart2-3 hrs
LavenderOrange BlossomNutmeg
Base4-6 hrs
AmberTonka BeanLeather
Top
CardamomGreen MandarinGreen Apple
Heart
LavenderOrange BlossomNutmeg
Base
AmberTonka BeanLeather
InformationalShared notesGreen Mandarin, Green Apple, Cardamom and Lavender. Durations are only published for Denver, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring67
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,827
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#582
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews148
Category winnerBound For MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDenver by Parfum Marie bursts open with a bright splash of green mandarin and crisp green apple, quickly warmed up by a kick of spicy cardamom. As the sharp fruit settles on your skin, clean lavender and cozy nutmeg create a fresh, barbershop warmth that feels effortless and inviting. The dry-down brings in smooth ton…
Reviews →Bound For Men is a budget-friendly amber spicy scent built around tonka, leather and warm cardamom. It opens brighter and sharper, with green apple and mandarin up top, then settles into a darker, smoother drydown that many wearers rate much higher than the first spray. It suits cooler weather, evenings, and anyone wh…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Denver or Bound For Men?
Bound For Men takes 4 of 4 categories. Denver is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Bound For Men is rated 4.08/5 from 491 votes. Choose Denver for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bound For Men for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Denver or Bound For Men?
Bound For Men lasts longest (Bound For Men 75/100, Denver 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Denver or Bound For Men?
Bound For Men projects furthest (Bound For Men 67/100, Denver 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Denver and Bound For Men smell similar?
Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Green Mandarin, Green Apple, Cardamom and Lavender.
Is Denver or Bound For Men better for summer or winter?
Denver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Denver and Bound For Men?
Denver has top notes of Green Mandarin, Green Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Leather. Bound For Men has top notes of Cardamom, Green Mandarin and Green Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Leather.
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