Fragrance comparison

Espiègle Orange & Basil vs Physical Man

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Espiègle Orange & Basil

Parfums de la Bastide

—0 votes

Rank #76,138 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Physical Man

Jockey

3.003 votes

Rank #62,143 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Espiègle Orange & Basil
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Physical Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Espiègle Orange & Basil1/2

Physical Man1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Espiègle Orange & Basil
Fragranxe ranking: Physical Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Espiègle Orange & BasilParfums de la Bastide

Physical ManJockey

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Blood OrangeAlmond MilkTangerineBergamotVetiverLemonBasilGrassMossMuskAnise

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonBasilMintThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

TeaLavenderPatchouliVetiverSpicesCedar

Base4-6 hrs

MuskMossAmbergris

Category winnerEspiègle Orange & BasilLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night23

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 44%Work 35%Date 14%Party 6%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 46%Work 33%Date 11%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,143

PerfumerRaphael Ammar

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPhysical ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Espiègle Orange & Basil delivers an immediate splash of crushed citrus leaves and tart sunshine. Blood orange and ripe tangerine lead the first spray, spiked by peppery Italian basil. It hits sharp. Give it three minutes for the initial alcohol burn to fade. Soon, an unexpected veil of silky almond milk softens the bi…

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Physical Man by Jockey opens with a fast, sharp burst of tart lemon, bitter bergamot, and chopped garden mint that immediately clears the head. The opening does not linger long. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into dry herbal thyme and leafy green basil. The core shifts toward a clean black tea acc…

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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.

Do Espiègle Orange & Basil and Physical Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Lemon and Basil.

Is Espiègle Orange & Basil or Physical Man better for summer or winter?

Espiègle Orange & Basil suits daytime wear; Physical Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Espiègle Orange & Basil and Physical Man?

Espiègle Orange & Basil features Blood Orange, Almond Milk, Tangerine, Bergamot and Vetiver. Physical Man has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Basil and Mint, heart notes of Tea, Lavender, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Moss and Ambergris.