Fragrance comparison

Formidable Man vs Sérénade

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

Formidable Man

Andree Putman

4.1031 votes

Rank #18,244 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Sérénade

Vertus

4.0178 votes

Rank #9,800 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

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

Formidable Man3/7

Sérénade3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Formidable ManAndree Putman

SérénadeVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

4.01/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

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

53%Love

24%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerFormidable ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageFormidable Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSérénadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

floral69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusPatchouli

Base

VetiverMusk

Top

MangoGrapefruitMandarinjuniper berryBergamot

Heart

PatchouliLavenderMagnoliaOsmanthus

Base

OakmossLabdanumVetiverMusk

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

Spring95

Summer100

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night72

Category winnerSérénadeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men42

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#9,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerSérénadeHigher 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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Vertus Serenade opens with a juicy splash of mango and sharp grapefruit before settling into an earthy, moss-drenched herbal base. It sits between tropical sweetness and traditional green masculinity, making it an intriguing option for mild spring days.

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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 Sérénade?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Formidable Man is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Sérénade is rated 4.01/5 from 78 votes. Choose Formidable Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sérénade for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Formidable Man or Sérénade?

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

Which projects more, Formidable Man or Sérénade?

Projection is very close: Formidable Man 68/100, Sérénade 67/100 for sillage.

Do Formidable Man and Sérénade smell similar?

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

Is Formidable Man or Sérénade better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Formidable Man and Sérénade?

Formidable Man has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver and Musk. Sérénade has top notes of Mango, Grapefruit, Mandarin and juniper berry, heart notes of Patchouli, Lavender, Magnolia and Osmanthus, a base of Oakmoss, Labdanum, Vetiver and Musk.