Fragrance comparison

Fiorialux vs Formidable Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

Fiorialux

Accendis

3.6367 votes

Rank #14,941 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Formidable Man

Andree Putman

4.1031 votes

Rank #18,244 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formidable Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fiorialux
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Formidable Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fiorialux2/7

Formidable Man5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FiorialuxAccendis

Formidable ManAndree Putman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerFormidable ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

36%Like

13%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

45%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerFormidable ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityFormidable Man

SillageFormidable Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value42

Category winnerFiorialuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

floral69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApricotWormwoodLemonGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MarigoldOsmanthusSuedeIris

Base

MuskPatchouliAmberVetiver

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusPatchouli

Base

VetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall46

Winter17

Day100

Night4

Spring100

Summer78

Fall89

Winter22

Day100

Night20

Category winnerFormidable ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,941

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#18,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerFiorialuxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fiorialux by Accendis is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men. Fiorialux was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Maurizio Cerizza. Top notes are Apricot, Wormwood, Lemon, Grapefruit and Bergamot; middle notes are Marigold, Osmanthus, Suede and Iris; base notes are Musk, Patchouli, Amber and Veti…

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Formidable Man opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter bergamot, settling into a dry, herbaceous heart. A clean vetiver dominates the base, avoiding the usual damp soil characteristics of the note. This fragrance suits anyone seeking a crisp, office-ready signature that projects a quiet, composed confidence throu…

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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, Fiorialux or Formidable Man?

Formidable Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Fiorialux is rated 3.63/5 from 67 votes; Formidable Man is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes. Choose Fiorialux for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Formidable Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fiorialux or Formidable Man?

Formidable Man lasts longest (Formidable Man 75/100, Fiorialux 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fiorialux or Formidable Man?

Projection is very close: Formidable Man 68/100, Fiorialux 66/100 for sillage.

Do Fiorialux and Formidable Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Musk.

Is Fiorialux or Formidable Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Formidable Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Formidable Man is the stronger pick. Fiorialux suits daytime wear; Formidable Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fiorialux and Formidable Man?

Fiorialux has top notes of Apricot, Wormwood, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Marigold, Osmanthus, Suede and Iris, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver. Formidable Man has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver and Musk.