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Dumbo vs Reflection 45 Man

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

Updated 2,031 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reflection 45 Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Dumbo

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Reflection 45 Man

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Dumbo1/4
Reflection 45 Man3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Reflection 45 Man
Sillage & projection
Reflection 45 Man
Value for money
Dumbo
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Reflection 45 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DumboThe 5th
Reflection 45 ManAmouage
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.25/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%
4.40/ 5 · 2,023 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
63%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

66%Love
18%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate

2,023 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage31
♥ Love / hate56
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityReflection 45 Man

SillageReflection 45 Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value22
Category winnerDumboBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic83%
warm spicy65%
green48%
conifer30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Pine TreeCardamomTea
Heart
OlibanumDriftwoodRose
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodVetiver
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper
Heart
IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla
Base
OlibanumCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Olibanum, Tonka Bean 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
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter92
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men43
Unisex57
Women0
Men83
Unisex15
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#25,968

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerReflection 45 ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dumbo opens with a dry green mix of pine, tea and cardamom, then settles into a smooth woody heart with incense, driftwood and a soft floral touch. It wears close and calm, with tonka, sandalwood and vetiver adding warmth. This suits someone who likes woody, aromatic scents with a slightly urban, polished feel rather…

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Reflection 45 Man opens with a sharp burst of juniper and cardomom before settling into a powdery iris core. It is a dense, high-concentration perfume that suits formal winter evenings and cool spring mornings when you need a scent that projects refinement.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dumbo or Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Dumbo is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes; Reflection 45 Man is rated 4.40/5 from 2,023 votes. Choose Dumbo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Reflection 45 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dumbo or Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man lasts longest (Reflection 45 Man 82/100, Dumbo 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dumbo or Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man projects furthest (Reflection 45 Man 62/100, Dumbo 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dumbo and Reflection 45 Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Olibanum, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.

Is Dumbo or Reflection 45 Man better for summer or winter?

Dumbo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dumbo and Reflection 45 Man?

Dumbo has top notes of Pine Tree, Cardamom and Tea, heart notes of Olibanum, Driftwood and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Reflection 45 Man has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Neroli and Angelica, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

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