Fragrance comparison

Fashion Man vs Fighting Temptation

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

2 wins

Fashion Man

Guepard

3.867 votes

Rank #23,404 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Fighting Temptation

Rasasi

3.7427 votes

Rank #17,470 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fashion Man takes 2 of 4 categories.

Fashion Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fighting Temptation
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fashion Man2/4

Fighting Temptation1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fashion ManGuepard

Fighting TemptationRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

3.74/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 25%Had 16%Want 59%

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

26%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFashion Man

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value79

Category winnerFashion ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

leather50%

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

floral70%

marine60%

earthy50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

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

LimeBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

FreesiaSea waterCoriander

Base

Virginia Cedaroak mossPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Coriander 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

Spring88

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,404

PerfumerAnnick Gault

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#17,470

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerFighting TemptationHigher 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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Fighting Temptation by Rasasi is a crisp, wood-forward aquatic designed for daily wear. It relies on a sharp citrus opening of lime and bergamot, leading into a watery heart of sea notes and freesia. The base grounds this profile with Virginia cedar and earthy oak moss, making it a reliable, clean scent for spring and…

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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 Fighting Temptation?

Fashion Man takes 2 of 4 categories. Fashion Man is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Fighting Temptation is rated 3.74/5 from 27 votes. Choose Fashion Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fighting Temptation for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fashion Man or Fighting Temptation?

Fashion Man lasts longest (Fashion Man 84/100, Fighting Temptation 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fashion Man or Fighting Temptation?

Projection is very close: Fashion Man 63/100, Fighting Temptation 63/100 for sillage.

Do Fashion Man and Fighting Temptation smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Coriander and Patchouli.

Is Fashion Man or Fighting Temptation better for summer or winter?

Fashion Man suits daytime wear; Fighting Temptation suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fashion Man and Fighting Temptation?

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. Fighting Temptation has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Freesia, Sea water and Coriander, a base of Virginia Cedar, oak moss, Patchouli and Musk.