Fragrance comparison

Eau de Source vs B. United Man

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

Eau de Source

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.4048 votes

Rank #20,253 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

B. United Man

Benetton

3.7447 votes

Rank #18,982 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B. United Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Eau de Source
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
B. United Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Eau de Source3/7

B. United Man4/7

Ratings & consensus: B. United Man
Community sentiment: B. United Man
Longevity: Eau de Source
Sillage & projection: Eau de Source
Value for money: B. United Man
Versatility: Eau de Source
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B. United Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de SourceChabaud Maison de Parfum

B. United ManBenetton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 29%Had 16%Want 55%

3.74/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 37%Had 44%Want 20%

Category winnerB. United ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

52%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

17%Love

60%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerB. United ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityEau de Source

SillageEau de Source

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value59

Category winnerB. United ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

powdery65%

white floral56%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MintGrapefruitGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenJasmineRose

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskCedar

Top

GrapefruitOrangeMintCardamom

Heart

JasmineGeraniumNutmegLavenderCloves

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesMint, Grapefruit, Geranium and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Eau de Source, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter11

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau de SourceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex50

Women38

Casual 41%Work 37%Date 14%Party 8%

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,253

PerfumerSophie Chabaud

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#18,982

PerfumerValerie Garnuch-Mentzel

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerB. United ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chabaud Eau de Source captures the sensation of cold spring water pouring over fresh herbs. It opens with an unmistakable snap of crushed garden mint and bitter grapefruit zest before softening into sweet lily-of-the-valley and pale cyclamen petals. The base rests on clean cedar and soft white musk that hug the skin q…

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B. United Man by Benetton opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and cooling mint, settling into a spicy, woody base. It captures the accessible, fresh energy typical of early 2000s aromatic fragrances. Ideal for daily wear in warm spring weather or casual gym sessions, this scent offers an easy, clean appeal for thos…

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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, Eau de Source or B. United Man?

B. United Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau de Source is rated 3.40/5 from 48 votes; B. United Man is rated 3.74/5 from 47 votes. Choose Eau de Source for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose B. United Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Source or B. United Man?

Eau de Source lasts longest (Eau de Source 62/100, B. United Man 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Source or B. United Man?

Eau de Source projects furthest (Eau de Source 73/100, B. United Man 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Source and B. United Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Grapefruit, Geranium and Jasmine.

Is Eau de Source or B. United Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Source is the stronger pick. For winter, B. United Man is the stronger pick. Eau de Source suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Source and B. United Man?

Eau de Source has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit and Geranium, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Rose, a base of White Musk and Cedar. B. United Man has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange, Mint and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Geranium, Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk and Cedar.