Fragrance comparison

Fluid Man vs Professor

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 109 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fluid Man

Iceberg

4.18103 votes

Rank #10,964 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Professor

Amado

2.336 votes

Rank #75,246 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fluid Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Fluid Man
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Professor
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Fluid Man4/4

Professor0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fluid Man
Sillage & projection: Fluid Man
Value for money: Fluid Man
Versatility: Not scored
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

ProfessorAmado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 27%Had 38%Want 35%

2.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

17%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate33

Category winners

LongevityFluid Man

SillageFluid Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value25

Category winnerFluid ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

musky77%

amber69%

earthy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and earthy

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

BergamotGingerMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantSaffron

Heart

MagnoliaMoroccan RoseBulgarian RoseCashmere Wood

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCastoreumOakmossVetiverAmberTonkaMusk

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Bergamot, Black Currant 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

Summer33

Fall33

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex16

Women5

Men38

Unisex13

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#75,246

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Professor by Amado opens with a bright, slightly tart citrus mix, then quickly turns warm and spicy with ginger and saffron. In the heart, magnolia and rose add a smooth floral lift over cashmere woods. The dry-down leans woody, musky and ambered, with earthy patchouli, vetiver and oakmoss, plus a subtle animalic edge…

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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 Professor?

Fluid Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Fluid Man is rated 4.18/5 from 103 votes; Professor is rated 2.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Fluid Man for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Professor for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fluid Man or Professor?

Fluid Man lasts longest (Fluid Man 68/100, Professor 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fluid Man or Professor?

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

Do Fluid Man and Professor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and earthy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Bergamot, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange.

Is Fluid Man or Professor better for summer or winter?

Fluid Man suits daytime wear; Professor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fluid Man and Professor?

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. Professor has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Magnolia, Moroccan Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Cashmere Wood, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Castoreum and Oakmoss.