Fragrance comparison

Formidable Man vs Hanuman

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 581 ratings analysed

Formidable Man

Andree Putman

4.1031 votes

Rank #18,244 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Hanuman

Boadicea the Victorious

4.21550 votes

Rank #3,539 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hanuman takes 4 of 7 categories.

Formidable Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hanuman
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer.

Formidable Man3/7

Hanuman4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Formidable ManAndree Putman

HanumanBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

4.21/ 5 · 550 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerHanumanRating 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

51%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

550 votes

Category winnerHanumanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityFormidable Man

SillageFormidable Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value13

Category winnerFormidable ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

floral69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

floral91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

fruity65%

white floral56%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, woody 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

LemonBergamotOrange BlossomBlack Currant

Heart

OsmanthusNeroliMagnoliaCyclamen

Base

VetiverCedarMuskAmberSandalwood

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

Spring94

Summer100

Fall77

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHanumanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men10

Unisex44

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#3,539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerHanumanHigher 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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Hanuman by Boadicea the Victorious opens with crisp lemon, tart bergamot, and sweet orange blossom before softening into a lush floral center. Osmanthus, cyclamen, and neroli lend a velvety, slightly fruity texture that keeps the citrus bright without turning sour. As it settles on warm skin, dry vetiver, soft musk, a…

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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 Hanuman?

Hanuman takes 4 of 7 categories. Formidable Man is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Hanuman is rated 4.21/5 from 550 votes. Choose Formidable Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hanuman for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Formidable Man or Hanuman?

Formidable Man lasts longest (Formidable Man 75/100, Hanuman 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formidable Man or Hanuman?

Formidable Man projects furthest (Formidable Man 68/100, Hanuman 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formidable Man and Hanuman smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Vetiver.

Is Formidable Man or Hanuman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Formidable Man and Hanuman?

Formidable Man has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver and Musk. Hanuman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Neroli, Magnolia and Cyclamen, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Amber.