Fragrance comparison

Fashion Man vs Universe pour Homme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fashion Man

Guepard

3.867 votes

Rank #23,404 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Universe pour Homme

Iceberg

3.9224 votes

Rank #36,686 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fashion Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Fashion Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Universe pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fashion Man3/5

Universe pour Homme2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fashion ManGuepard

Universe pour HommeIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 28%Had 45%Want 27%

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

29%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityFashion Man

SillageUniverse pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

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%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match67%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

Top15-30 mins

BasilBirchBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Palisander RosewoodCorianderCardamomJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Category winnerUniverse pour HommeLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,404

PerfumerAnnick Gault

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#36,686

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Iceberg Universe pour Homme delivers an invigorating blast of Italian citrus and herbal greenness before settling into a warm, grounded forest floor. Natalie Gracia-Cetto designed this Eau de Toilette with zesty Amalfi lemon, crisp bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange up front, balanced by bitter fresh basil and raw bi…

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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 Universe pour Homme?

Fashion Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Fashion Man is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Universe pour Homme is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Fashion Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Universe pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fashion Man or Universe pour Homme?

Fashion Man lasts longest (Fashion Man 84/100, Universe pour Homme 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fashion Man or Universe pour Homme?

Universe pour Homme projects furthest (Universe pour Homme 66/100, Fashion Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fashion Man and Universe pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Coriander and Patchouli.

Is Fashion Man or Universe pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Fashion Man suits daytime wear; Universe pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fashion Man and Universe pour Homme?

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. Universe pour Homme has top notes of Basil, Birch, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Coriander, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.