Fragrance comparison

Formidable Man vs Gatsby 22

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 183 ratings analysed

5 wins

Formidable Man

Andree Putman

4.1031 votes

Rank #18,244 CitrusWoody

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60%scent match

Closely related

Gatsby 22

Ormonde Jayne

3.96152 votes

Rank #5,590 CitrusAromatic

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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.
Gatsby 22
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Formidable Man5/7

Gatsby 222/7

Ratings & consensus: Formidable Man
Community sentiment: Formidable Man
Longevity: Formidable Man
Sillage & projection: Formidable Man
Value for money: Gatsby 22
Versatility: Formidable Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gatsby 22

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Formidable ManAndree Putman

Gatsby 22Ormonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

3.96/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 61%

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

33%Love

31%Like

24%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerFormidable ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityFormidable Man

SillageFormidable Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value62

Category winnerGatsby 22Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

floral69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

powdery77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusPatchouli

Base

VetiverMusk

Top

BergamotLemonPink Pepper

Heart

OsmanthusOrange BlossomViolet

Base

MuskVetiverLeatherTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Vetiver. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFormidable ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men41

Unisex52

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#5,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerGatsby 22Higher 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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Gatsby 22 opens with bright bergamot, lemon and a light snap of pink pepper, then settles into clean orange blossom, osmanthus and violet over musky vetiver. Shoppers often describe it as crisp, sparkling and modern, with a slightly masculine unisex tilt. It is best sampled as a polished citrus floral for spring and e…

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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 Gatsby 22?

Formidable Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Formidable Man is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Gatsby 22 is rated 3.96/5 from 152 votes. Choose Formidable Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gatsby 22 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Formidable Man or Gatsby 22?

They last about the same: Formidable Man 75/100, Gatsby 22 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Formidable Man or Gatsby 22?

Formidable Man projects furthest (Formidable Man 68/100, Gatsby 22 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formidable Man and Gatsby 22 smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Vetiver.

Is Formidable Man or Gatsby 22 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. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formidable Man and Gatsby 22?

Formidable Man has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver and Musk. Gatsby 22 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Osmanthus, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Leather and Tonka Bean.