Fragrance comparison

Formidable Man vs Londoner SW1X

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Formidable Man

Andree Putman

4.1031 votes

Rank #18,244 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Londoner SW1X

Bex London

4.2417 votes

Rank #29,116 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Londoner SW1X takes 3 of 4 categories.

Formidable Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Londoner SW1X
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Formidable Man1/4

Londoner SW1X3/4

Ratings & consensus: Londoner SW1X
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Londoner SW1X
Sillage & projection: Londoner SW1X
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Formidable Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Formidable ManAndree Putman

Londoner SW1XBex London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

Category winnerLondoner SW1XRating 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

53%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLondoner SW1X

SillageLondoner SW1X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

floral69%

patchouli61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

oud77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusPatchouli

Base

VetiverMusk

Top

RosePink PepperBasilLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeCloves

Heart

SaffronOlibanumLily-of-the-ValleyOsmanthusJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodLeatherOakmossVetiver

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

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#29,116

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerFormidable ManHigher 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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Londoner SW1X is a bold chypre floral that centers on a jammy, spice-dusted rose balanced by dark oud and leather. Launched in 2014, it offers a sophisticated profile for those who appreciate woody, spicy depth. Best suited for autumn evenings or crisp weather when you want a signature scent that lingers on the skin w…

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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 Londoner SW1X?

Londoner SW1X takes 3 of 4 categories. Formidable Man is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Londoner SW1X is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose Formidable Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Londoner SW1X for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Formidable Man or Londoner SW1X?

Londoner SW1X lasts longest (Londoner SW1X 83/100, Formidable Man 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formidable Man or Londoner SW1X?

Projection is very close: Londoner SW1X 69/100, Formidable Man 68/100 for sillage.

Do Formidable Man and Londoner SW1X smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Patchouli.

Is Formidable Man or Londoner SW1X better for summer or winter?

Formidable Man suits daytime wear; Londoner SW1X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formidable Man and Londoner SW1X?

Formidable Man has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver and Musk. Londoner SW1X has top notes of Rose, Pink Pepper, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Saffron, Olibanum, Lily-of-the-Valley and Osmanthus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Tonka Bean.