Fragrance comparison

Formidable Man vs Mandaroud

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

Formidable Man

Andree Putman

4.1031 votes

Rank #18,244 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Mandaroud

Amer Perfumes

4.3429 votes

Rank #22,792 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandaroud takes 3 of 5 categories.

Formidable Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mandaroud
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Formidable Man2/5

Mandaroud3/5

Ratings & consensus: Mandaroud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mandaroud
Sillage & projection: Mandaroud
Value for money: Formidable Man
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

MandaroudAmer Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

4.34/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 43%Had 4%Want 52%

Category winnerMandaroudRating 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

76%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMandaroud

SillageMandaroud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value38

Category winnerFormidable ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

floral69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

green83%

citrus74%

earthy65%

balsamic56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusPatchouli

Base

VetiverMusk

Top

GalbanumBergamotMandarinRum

Heart

Oak TreeAgarwoodOsmanthusMagnoliaRose

Base

VetiverPatchouliAmbergrisTobaccoSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Osmanthus, Patchouli 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

Spring55

Summer64

Fall100

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#22,792

PerfumerAmer Alradhi

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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Mandaroud by Amer Perfumes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Mandaroud was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Amer Alradhi. Top notes are Galbanum, Bergamot, Mandarin and Rum; middle notes are Mandarin, Oak Tree, Agarwood, Osmanthus, Magnolia and Rose; base note…

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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 Mandaroud?

Mandaroud takes 3 of 5 categories. Formidable Man is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Mandaroud is rated 4.34/5 from 29 votes. Choose Formidable Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandaroud for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Formidable Man or Mandaroud?

Mandaroud lasts longest (Mandaroud 82/100, Formidable Man 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formidable Man or Mandaroud?

Mandaroud projects furthest (Mandaroud 71/100, Formidable Man 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formidable Man and Mandaroud smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Osmanthus, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Formidable Man or Mandaroud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Formidable Man and Mandaroud?

Formidable Man has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver and Musk. Mandaroud has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Mandarin and Rum, heart notes of Oak Tree, Agarwood, Osmanthus and Magnolia, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Ambergris and Tobacco.