Fragrance comparison

Fluid Man vs On El

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 160 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fluid Man

Iceberg

4.18103 votes

Rank #10,964 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #19,081 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fluid Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fluid Man
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fluid Man5/7

On El2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fluid ManIceberg

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 27%Had 38%Want 35%

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

Category winnerFluid ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

103 votes

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerFluid ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityFluid Man

SillageFluid Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOn ElBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PatchouliBergamotBlack CurrantPeachGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaOakmossVetiverFreesia

Base5-7+ hrs

NutmegTobaccoBirchHoneyAmberCedar

Top

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Black Currant, Peach and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Fluid Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Category winnerOn ElMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex16

Women5

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#19,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerFluid ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iceberg Fluid Man is an eclectic aromatic fougere that kicks off with a sharp blast of grapefruit, zesty lemon, and tart peach. The opening feels almost fizzy and metallic on the skin before settling into a breezy floral core of magnolia, clean freesia, and earthy oakmoss. As the day progresses, a warm foundation of s…

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On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…

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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, Fluid Man or On El?

Fluid Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Fluid Man is rated 4.18/5 from 103 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Fluid Man for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fluid Man or On El?

Fluid Man lasts longest (Fluid Man 68/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fluid Man or On El?

Fluid Man projects furthest (Fluid Man 67/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fluid Man and On El smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Black Currant, Peach and Mandarin Orange.

Is Fluid Man or On El better for summer or winter?

For summer, On El is the stronger pick. For winter, Fluid Man is the stronger pick. Fluid Man suits daytime wear; On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fluid Man and On El?

Fluid Man has top notes of Patchouli, Bergamot, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Magnolia, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Freesia, a base of Nutmeg, Tobacco, Birch and Honey. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.