Fragrance comparison

Fashion Man vs Strictly for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 141 ratings analysed

Fashion Man

Guepard

3.867 votes

Rank #23,404 AromaticFresh Spicy

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68%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Strictly for Men

Van Gils

3.77134 votes

Rank #9,992 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Strictly for Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

Fashion Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Strictly for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fashion Man2/5

Strictly for Men3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fashion ManGuepard

Strictly for MenVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

3.77/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 48%Had 27%Want 24%

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

31%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

7%Hate

134 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFashion Man

SillageStrictly for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value64

Category winnerFashion ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

leather50%

aromatic100%

citrus88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

fresh spicy53%

herbal42%

Scent match68%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

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

Top20-30 mins

Lemon VerbenaAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

ThymeCardamomCoriander

Base6-8+ hrs

OrangePatchouliAmberVetiverVirginia Cedar

Category winnerStrictly for MenLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring70

Summer35

Fall100

Winter89

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,404

PerfumerAnnick Gault

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#9,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerStrictly for MenHigher 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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Strictly for Men by Van Gils is an aromatic, woody, and spicy cologne built around the classic traditions of European barbershop grooming. The scent kicks off with an invigorating snap of Amalfi lemon, crisp bergamot, and herbal lemon verbena, cutting through the morning air with clean, soapy brightness. Within half a…

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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 Strictly for Men?

Strictly for Men takes 3 of 5 categories. Fashion Man is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Strictly for Men is rated 3.77/5 from 134 votes. Choose Fashion Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Strictly for Men for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fashion Man or Strictly for Men?

Fashion Man lasts longest (Fashion Man 84/100, Strictly for Men 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fashion Man or Strictly for Men?

Projection is very close: Strictly for Men 64/100, Fashion Man 63/100 for sillage.

Do Fashion Man and Strictly for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Coriander and Patchouli.

Is Fashion Man or Strictly for Men better for summer or winter?

Fashion Man suits daytime wear; Strictly for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fashion Man and Strictly for Men?

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. Strictly for Men has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Orange, Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver.