Fragrance comparison

Douro vs Forum Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 367 ratings analysed

Douro

Penhaligon's

4.16358 votes

Rank #2,448 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Forum Man

Tufi Duek

3.899 votes

Rank #60,992 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Douro
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Forum Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Douro2/4

Forum Man2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DouroPenhaligon's

Forum ManTufi Duek

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 358 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 46%Want 12%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

265 votes

11%Love

78%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityDouro

SillageForum Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerForum ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

musky77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLemonLimeBasilGeraniumMandarin Orange

Heart

NeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossLabdanumMuskSandalwood

Top

BasilWild LavenderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamot

Heart

LeatherCedarCarnationVioletGeranium

Base

MuskAmberPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLime, Basil, Geranium and Mandarin Orange. 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

Summer92

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex11

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,448

PerfumerMichael Pickthall

Launched—

Reviews74

Overall rank#60,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDouroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Douro opens with crisp citrus, lavender and green herbs, then settles into a refined soapy fougere with moss, soft woods and musk. It smells polished rather than flashy. This suits someone who likes classic masculine colognes with a clean, tailored feel. The profile leans fresh, aromatic and dry, with enough mossy de…

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Forum Man opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and crushed basil leaves. Wild lavender brings an immediate herbal punch, keeping the citrus bright without turning sweet. As the top notes fade, geranium and carnation add a dry, spicy floral texture over subtle cedar wood and soft leather. The base settles into a…

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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, Douro or Forum Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Douro is rated 4.16/5 from 358 votes; Forum Man is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Douro for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Forum Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Douro or Forum Man?

Douro lasts longest (Douro 67/100, Forum Man 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Douro or Forum Man?

Forum Man projects furthest (Forum Man 64/100, Douro 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Douro and Forum Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Lime, Basil, Geranium and Mandarin Orange.

Is Douro or Forum Man better for summer or winter?

Forum Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Douro and Forum Man?

Douro has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Neroli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Labdanum, Musk and Sandalwood. Forum Man has top notes of Basil, Wild Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Lime, heart notes of Leather, Cedar, Carnation and Violet, a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli and Labdanum.