Fragrance comparison

Error 412 vs What Else Men

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

Error 412

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #46,768 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

What Else Men

A.P. Durand Parfums

4.1021 votes

Rank #30,083 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Error 412 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Error 412
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
What Else Men
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Error 4123/4

What Else Men1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Error 412
Sillage & projection: Error 412
Value for money: Error 412
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: What Else Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Error 412The Dua Brand

What Else MenA.P. Durand Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 69%Had 8%Want 23%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

43%Love

38%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityError 412

SillageError 412

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

Category winnerError 412Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

musky65%

woody56%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

musky44%

powdery30%

Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeWhite MuskBergamotGeraniumVetiverMint

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OrangeLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleGinger

Heart

GeraniumVetiverSandalwoodMintRosemary

Base

MuskAmberMoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Geranium and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Error 412, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter70

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWhat Else MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Error 412 by The Dua Brand delivers an immediate blast of crisp bergamot and sweet mandarin orange. This bright citrus start quickly meets a refreshing wave of cool mint and sharp green geranium, giving the blend an energetic, aromatic core. As the lively opening settles, earthy vetiver and soft white musk anchor the …

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What Else Men is a bright, clean citrus aromatic that opens with juicy orange, lemon and bergamot, then adds a crisp ginger bite. In the heart, mint and rosemary give it a fresh, showered feel over geranium and smooth woods. It settles into a soft musky amber with a touch of moss. It usually wears close, which makes i…

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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, Error 412 or What Else Men?

Error 412 takes 3 of 4 categories. Error 412 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; What Else Men is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Error 412 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose What Else Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Error 412 or What Else Men?

Error 412 lasts longest (Error 412 60/100, What Else Men 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Error 412 or What Else Men?

Error 412 projects furthest (Error 412 50/100, What Else Men 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Error 412 and What Else Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Error 412 or What Else Men better for summer or winter?

Error 412 suits daytime wear; What Else Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Error 412 and What Else Men?

Error 412 features Mandarin Orange, White Musk, Bergamot, Geranium and Vetiver. What Else Men has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Mint, a base of Musk, Amber and Moss.