Fragrance comparison

Fashion Man vs Connexion Woods

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fashion Man

Guepard

3.867 votes

Rank #23,404 AromaticFresh Spicy

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65%scent match

Closely related

Connexion Woods

O Boticário

4.0389 votes

Rank #31,446 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fashion Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Fashion Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Connexion Woods
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fashion Man4/4

Connexion Woods0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fashion ManGuepard

Connexion WoodsO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

4.03/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 61%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

39%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFashion Man

SillageFashion Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value63

Category winnerFashion ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

leather50%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

warm spicy65%

lavender56%

Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonSpicesBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

RosemaryCorianderOregano

Base4 to 5 hours

LeatherPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top

Virginia CedarAmalfi LemonBergamotRosemaryMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderSaffronFirSageWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

OakmossSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Fashion Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,404

PerfumerAnnick Gault

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#31,446

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFashion ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fashion Man by Guepard brings a bold, classic structure built around zesty citrus and pungent culinary herbs. Created by perfumer Annick Gault in 2004, the scent begins with a brisk rush of Amalfi lemon and crisp bergamot, paired with an invigorating kick of assorted spices. As the initial sharpness settles, a dry, gr…

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Connexion Woods by O Boticário opens with a crisp burst of Amalfi lemon, zesty bergamot, and crushed rosemary needles that immediately wake up your senses. Within minutes, the scent settles into an aromatic forest blend of soothing lavender, green fir, and herbal sage, resting on a sturdy foundation of Virginia cedar,…

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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, Fashion Man or Connexion Woods?

Fashion Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Fashion Man is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Connexion Woods is rated 4.03/5 from 89 votes. Choose Fashion Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Connexion Woods for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fashion Man or Connexion Woods?

Fashion Man lasts longest (Fashion Man 84/100, Connexion Woods 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fashion Man or Connexion Woods?

Fashion Man projects furthest (Fashion Man 63/100, Connexion Woods 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fashion Man and Connexion Woods smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Rosemary and Patchouli.

Is Fashion Man or Connexion Woods better for summer or winter?

Fashion Man suits daytime wear; Connexion Woods suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fashion Man and Connexion Woods?

Fashion Man has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Coriander and Oregano, a base of Leather, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Connexion Woods has top notes of Virginia Cedar, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender, Saffron, Fir and Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.