Fragrance comparison

Formidable Man vs Fiorialux

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

5 wins

Formidable Man

Andree Putman

4.1031 votes

Rank #18,244 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Fiorialux

Accendis

3.6367 votes

Rank #14,941 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formidable Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Formidable Man5/7

Fiorialux2/7

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

Formidable ManAndree Putman

FiorialuxAccendis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

3.63/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%

Category winnerFormidable ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

30%Love

36%Like

13%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerFormidable ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityFormidable Man

SillageFormidable Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFiorialuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

floral69%

patchouli61%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

floral69%

fresh spicy61%

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

LemonBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusPatchouli

Base

VetiverMusk

Top

ApricotWormwoodLemonGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MarigoldOsmanthusSuedeIris

Base

MuskPatchouliAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Patchouli. 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

Summer78

Fall89

Winter22

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer71

Fall46

Winter17

Day100

Night4

Category winnerFormidable ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#14,941

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerFiorialuxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Formidable Man or Fiorialux?

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

Which lasts longer, Formidable Man or Fiorialux?

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

Which projects more, Formidable Man or Fiorialux?

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

Do Formidable Man and Fiorialux smell similar?

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

Is Formidable Man or Fiorialux better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Formidable Man and Fiorialux?

Formidable Man has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver and Musk. 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.