Feeling Man vs Lagerfeld Classic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Feeling Man takes 4 of 7 categories.
Feeling ManChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
Lagerfeld ClassicChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Feeling Man4/7
Lagerfeld Classic3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Feeling Man
- Community sentiment
- Feeling Man
- Longevity
- Lagerfeld Classic
- Sillage & projection
- Lagerfeld Classic
- Value for money
- Lagerfeld Classic
- Versatility
- Feeling Man
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Feeling Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Feeling ManJil SanderLagerfeld ClassicKarl LagerfeldWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.51/ 5 · 137 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 2,067 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerFeeling ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
34%Like
1%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
137 votes
40%Love
35%Like
7%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate
2,067 votes
Category winnerFeeling ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLagerfeld Classic
SillageLagerfeld Classic
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLagerfeld ClassicBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
aromatic69%
tobacco61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Fruity NotesLavenderBergamotTarragonAniseGreen Notes
Heart
RaspberryOrris RootGeraniumBalsam FirJasmineCyclamen
Base
TobaccoMuskOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliAmberSandalwoodCedar
Top
AldehydesTarragonClary SageBergamotLemonGreen Notes
Heart
TobaccoSandalwoodOrris RootPatchouliRoseCedarJasmine
Base
AmberMuskVanillaOakmossTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tarragon, Green Notes and Orris Root. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring45
Summer23
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerFeeling ManMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,932
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews30
Overall rank#26,628
PerfumerRon Winnegrad
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFeeling ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFeeling Man by Jil Sander opens with a vibrant splash of ripe berries, crisp bergamot, and herbal tarragon before settling into a warm core of raspberry, earthy orris root, and balsam fir. As the scent develops on warm skin, rich pipe tobacco, creamy sandalwood, and smooth tonka bean emerge to create a cozy, grounded …
Reviews →Lagerfeld Classic opens with a striking, sharp blast of soapy aldehydes and green notes, immediately establishing its late seventies pedigree. As it warms on the skin, a dry tobacco leaf note emerges, wrapped in a sweet, powdery amber. This is not a fresh, modern scent for hot summer days, but a heavy, warm option tha…
Reviews →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, Feeling Man or Lagerfeld Classic?
Feeling Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Feeling Man is rated 4.51/5 from 137 votes; Lagerfeld Classic is rated 3.93/5 from 2,067 votes. Choose Feeling Man for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Lagerfeld Classic for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Feeling Man or Lagerfeld Classic?
They last about the same: Lagerfeld Classic 75/100, Feeling Man 74/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Feeling Man or Lagerfeld Classic?
Projection is very close: Lagerfeld Classic 66/100, Feeling Man 64/100 for sillage.
Do Feeling Man and Lagerfeld Classic smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tarragon, Green Notes and Orris Root.
Is Feeling Man or Lagerfeld Classic better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lagerfeld Classic is the stronger pick. For winter, Feeling Man is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Feeling Man and Lagerfeld Classic?
Feeling Man has top notes of Fruity Notes, Lavender, Bergamot and Tarragon, heart notes of Raspberry, Orris Root, Geranium and Balsam Fir, a base of Tobacco, Musk, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean. Lagerfeld Classic has top notes of Aldehydes, Tarragon, Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Sandalwood, Orris Root and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Musk, Vanilla and Oakmoss.
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