Fragrance comparison

Dukes Carpet vs When A Man Loves A Woman

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 75 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dukes Carpet

Anti

4.1063 votes

Rank #9,896 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

When A Man Loves A Woman

Mith

4.0012 votes

Rank #36,365 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dukes Carpet takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dukes Carpet
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
When A Man Loves A Woman
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dukes Carpet4/5

When A Man Loves A Woman1/5

Ratings & consensus: Dukes Carpet
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dukes Carpet
Sillage & projection: Dukes Carpet
Value for money: When A Man Loves A Woman
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dukes Carpet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dukes CarpetAnti

When A Man Loves A WomanMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 14%Had 1%Want 85%

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 55%Had 6%Want 39%

Category winnerDukes CarpetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

17%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDukes Carpet

SillageDukes Carpet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value72

Category winnerWhen A Man Loves A WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

fresh53%

herbal42%

warm spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

amber70%

musky60%

rose50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonGingerCedarCardamom

Heart

GinJuniperRed Berries

Base

Old Furniture

Top

CardamomAngelicaLemonGinger

Heart

GinRoseJuniper BerriesOrris Root

Base

VetiverBenzoinCognac

InformationalShared notesGinger, Cardamom and Gin. 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

Summer83

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer86

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,896

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#36,365

PerfumerFlorian Gallo

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDukes CarpetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dukes Carpet smells like a crisp gin cocktail poured over polished cedar. Amalfi lemon, ginger and cardamom give it a bright, spicy lift, while juniper and gin keep the heart aromatic and dry. The wear feels fresh but dressed up, with an old-wood base that suits spring and summer days especially well. It leans unisex,…

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Mith When A Man Loves A Woman opens with a bright gin and citrus sparkle, sharpened by ginger and cardamom. As it settles, green aromatic facets, soft rose and a powdery orris touch sit over vetiver, benzoin and a hint of cognac warmth. It usually reads as a clean woody spicy scent with a fresh, slightly boozy idea ra…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dukes Carpet or When A Man Loves A Woman?

Dukes Carpet takes 4 of 5 categories. Dukes Carpet is rated 4.10/5 from 63 votes; When A Man Loves A Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes. Choose Dukes Carpet for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose When A Man Loves A Woman for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dukes Carpet or When A Man Loves A Woman?

Dukes Carpet lasts longest (Dukes Carpet 65/100, When A Man Loves A Woman 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dukes Carpet or When A Man Loves A Woman?

Dukes Carpet projects furthest (Dukes Carpet 61/100, When A Man Loves A Woman 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dukes Carpet and When A Man Loves A Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cardamom and Gin.

Is Dukes Carpet or When A Man Loves A Woman better for summer or winter?

Dukes Carpet suits daytime wear; When A Man Loves A Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dukes Carpet and When A Man Loves A Woman?

Dukes Carpet has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Ginger, Cedar and Cardamom, heart notes of Gin, Juniper and Red Berries, a base of Old Furniture. When A Man Loves A Woman has top notes of Cardamom, Angelica, Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Gin, Rose, Juniper Berries and Orris Root, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin and Cognac.