Fragrance comparison

Feroce vs 5 The Guardian Master

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

Feroce

Tonino Lamborghini

3.5554 votes

Rank #18,833 Warm SpicyWoody

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32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

5 The Guardian Master

Spiritum

3.9845 votes

Rank #17,093 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

5 The Guardian Master takes 5 of 7 categories.

Feroce
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
5 The Guardian Master
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Feroce2/7

5 The Guardian Master5/7

Ratings & consensus: 5 The Guardian Master
Community sentiment: 5 The Guardian Master
Longevity: 5 The Guardian Master
Sillage & projection: 5 The Guardian Master
Value for money: Feroce
Versatility: Feroce
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 5 The Guardian Master

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FeroceTonino Lamborghini

5 The Guardian MasterSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 46%Had 37%Want 17%

3.98/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

Category winner5 The Guardian MasterRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

47%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

38%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

Category winner5 The Guardian MasterMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

Longevity5 The Guardian Master

Sillage5 The Guardian Master

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value46

Category winnerFeroceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody86%

cinnamon72%

patchouli58%

powdery44%

aromatic30%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CinnamonSandalwoodPatchouliCardamomNutmegOakmossVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink PepperCardamomNutmegOlibanumPepper OilRed Chilli PepperTurmeric

Heart

CinnamonTobaccoIrisCedarJasmineClary Sage

Base

Tonka BeanPlumBourbon VanillaLabdanumLeatherSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Sandalwood, Cardamom and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer40

Fall100

Winter93

Day32

Night100

Spring41

Summer24

Fall100

Winter94

Day86

Night100

Category winnerFeroceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men32

Unisex60

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,833

PerfumerVincent Schaller

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#17,093

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winner5 The Guardian MasterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Feroce by Tonino Lamborghini is a woody spicy scent that centers on cardamom and cinnamon. It settles into a grounded base of vetiver and patchouli, making it a reliable option for daily wear in cooler weather. While not a powerhouse, it offers a distinct, warm character that suits men looking for an uncomplicated, sp…

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Spiritum 5 The Guardian Master is a deep, warming fragrance centered on fiery spices, dry tobacco, and golden resins. It starts with a lively burst of pink pepper, red chilli, cardamom, and frankincense, smelling like a crackling kitchen spice rack before settling into smooth cedar, rich pipe tobacco, and warm cinnamo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Feroce or 5 The Guardian Master?

5 The Guardian Master takes 5 of 7 categories. Feroce is rated 3.55/5 from 54 votes; 5 The Guardian Master is rated 3.98/5 from 45 votes. Choose Feroce for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 5 The Guardian Master for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Feroce or 5 The Guardian Master?

5 The Guardian Master lasts longest (5 The Guardian Master 75/100, Feroce 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Feroce or 5 The Guardian Master?

5 The Guardian Master projects furthest (5 The Guardian Master 55/100, Feroce 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Feroce and 5 The Guardian Master smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is Feroce or 5 The Guardian Master better for summer or winter?

For summer, Feroce is the stronger pick. For winter, 5 The Guardian Master is the stronger pick. Feroce suits evening wear; 5 The Guardian Master suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Feroce and 5 The Guardian Master?

Feroce features Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cardamom and Nutmeg. 5 The Guardian Master has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Olibanum, heart notes of Cinnamon, Tobacco, Iris and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Plum, Bourbon Vanilla and Labdanum.