Fragrance comparison

Florian vs Overture Man

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,426 ratings analysed

4 wins

Florian

Gritti

4.0688 votes

Rank #8,045 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Overture Man

Amouage

4.252,338 votes

Rank #24,794 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Florian takes 4 of 5 categories.

Florian
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Overture Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus.

Florian4/5

Overture Man1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FlorianGritti

Overture ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

4.25/ 5 · 2,338 votes

Category winnerOverture ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

19%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

88 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityFlorian

SillageFlorian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value41

Category winnerFlorianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

animalic84%

amber77%

woody69%

rose61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

smoky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top45 to 60 minutes

SaffronCardamomGinger

Heart4 to 6 hours

Laotian OudTaif RoseMyrrh

Base8 to 12+ hours

CivetIncenseSandalwood

Top

CognacCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegGingerGrapefruit

Heart

MyrrhBenzoinCinnamonLabdanumMastic or LentisquePatchouliGeranium

Base

Animal notesSmokeIncenseLeatherSandalwoodClary Sage

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Ginger and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Florian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer12

Fall86

Winter100

Day31

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex36

Women10

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,045

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#24,794

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFlorianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Florian by Gritti is an intense oriental woody fragrance that leads with sharp saffron, spicy cardamom, and fresh ginger. The scent quickly introduces a heavy, medicinal Laotian oud paired with deep Taif rose and resinous myrrh. As it settles, warm incense, creamy sandalwood, and a distinct civet accord create an anim…

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Overture Man opens with a sharp grapefruit citrus note mixed with heavy cognac booze and warm cumin. The scent settles into dark, resinous myrrh and dry wood, wrapping the wearer in a smoky, leather shield. It is a bold, challenging fragrance made for formal winter nights.

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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, Florian or Overture Man?

Florian takes 4 of 5 categories. Florian is rated 4.06/5 from 88 votes; Overture Man is rated 4.25/5 from 2,338 votes. Choose Florian for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Overture Man for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus.

Which lasts longer, Florian or Overture Man?

Florian lasts longest (Florian 89/100, Overture Man 86/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Florian or Overture Man?

Projection is very close: Florian 80/100, Overture Man 78/100 for sillage.

Do Florian and Overture Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Ginger and Myrrh.

Is Florian or Overture Man better for summer or winter?

Florian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Florian and Overture Man?

Florian has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Taif Rose and Myrrh, a base of Civet, Incense and Sandalwood. Overture Man has top notes of Cognac, Cumin, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Benzoin, Cinnamon and Labdanum, a base of Animal notes, Smoke, Incense and Leather.