Fragrance comparison

Electrum vs Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

3 wins

Electrum

Lalique

3.9558 votes

Rank #17,385 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #25,215 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Electrum takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Electrum3/3

Man0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElectrumLalique

ManJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 61%

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

36%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityElectrum

SillageElectrum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaBergamotPear

Heart

JasmineRoseSandalwood

Base

PatchouliHaitian VetiverMuskAmber

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Bergamot, Pear and Jasmine. 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

Summer50

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex40

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,385

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#25,215

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerElectrumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Electrum opens with a cold, metallic splash of bergamot and freesia, cut through by a crisp pear note. On skin, this initial coolness slowly shifts as warm rose and jasmine petals begin to unfurl. The base grounds the composition in earthy patchouli and dry Haitian vetiver, creating an intriguing contrast between clea…

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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, Electrum or Man?

Electrum takes 3 of 3 categories. Electrum is rated 3.95/5 from 58 votes; Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes. Choose Electrum for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character.

Which lasts longer, Electrum or Man?

They last about the same: Electrum 62/100, Man 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Electrum or Man?

Electrum projects furthest (Electrum 60/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Electrum and Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Bergamot, Pear and Jasmine.

What are the notes in Electrum and Man?

Electrum has top notes of Freesia, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Sandalwood, a base of Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver, Musk and Amber. 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.