Fragrance comparison

Dimension vs Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dimension

AXE

3.2423 votes

Rank #22,367 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #25,137 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dimension takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dimension
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity.

Dimension2/3

Man1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DimensionAXE

ManJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.24/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 17%Had 54%Want 29%

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

57%Love

7%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityMan

SillageDimension

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

fruity80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

sweet50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotItalian MandarinPear

Heart

CedarCypressFig

Base

SandalwoodOakmoss

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pear, Cedar 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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night40

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,367

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#25,137

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerDimensionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dimension by AXE leans on a sharp woody aromatic structure. Bergamot and pear open with bright energy, leading into a heart of cedar and cypress that feels grounded. Sandalwood and oakmoss build a dry, mossy foundation. It functions best as an affordable casual scent for daily wear, particularly during warmer spring o…

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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, Dimension or Man?

Dimension takes 2 of 3 categories. Dimension is rated 3.24/5 from 23 votes; Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes. Choose Dimension for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity.

Which lasts longer, Dimension or Man?

Man lasts longest (Man 60/100, Dimension 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dimension or Man?

Projection is very close: Dimension 39/100, Man 38/100 for sillage.

Do Dimension and Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Dimension or Man better for summer or winter?

Dimension suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dimension and Man?

Dimension has top notes of Bergamot, Italian Mandarin and Pear, heart notes of Cedar, Cypress and Fig, a base of Sandalwood and Oakmoss. 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.