Fragrance comparison

Fluid Man vs Puposhka

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 151 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fluid Man

Iceberg

4.18103 votes

Rank #9,778 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Puposhka

Pupa

4.0248 votes

Rank #17,935 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fluid Man takes 5 of 8 categories.

Fluid Man
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Puposhka
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Fluid Man5/8

Puposhka1/8

Ratings & consensus: Fluid Man
Community sentiment: Fluid Man
Longevity: Fluid Man
Sillage & projection: Fluid Man
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Puposhka
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Fluid Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fluid ManIceberg

PuposhkaPupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 27%Had 38%Want 35%

4.02/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 13%Had 14%Want 73%

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

35%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerFluid ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFluid Man

SillageFluid Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

woody69%

chocolate61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

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

Top20-30 mins

Black CurrantOrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitMelonLitchiLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseMagnoliaFreesia

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaDark ChocolateSandalwoodMuskAmberCedar

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter67

Day100

Night53

Spring62

Summer31

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerPuposhkaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex16

Women5

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 16%Party 12%

Men18

Unisex0

Women82

Casual 31%Date 29%Work 21%Party 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,778

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#17,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Puposhka by Pupa is an unexpected treat for lovers of playful, sweet fragrances. The scent kicks off with an energetic flash of juicy mandarin orange, tart black currant, and crisp grapefruit. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol mist lifts, dewy magnolia and freesia petals step in to soften the fruity punch…

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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, Fluid Man or Puposhka?

Fluid Man takes 5 of 8 categories. Fluid Man is rated 4.18/5 from 103 votes; Puposhka is rated 4.02/5 from 48 votes. Choose Fluid Man for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Puposhka for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fluid Man or Puposhka?

Fluid Man lasts longest (Fluid Man 68/100, Puposhka 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fluid Man or Puposhka?

Projection is very close: Fluid Man 67/100, Puposhka 65/100 for sillage.

Do Fluid Man and Puposhka smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Lemon.

Is Fluid Man or Puposhka better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fluid Man and Puposhka?

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. Puposhka has top notes of Black Currant, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood and Musk.