Fragrance comparison

Forum Man vs Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 170 ratings analysed

3 wins

Forum Man

Tufi Duek

3.899 votes

Rank #60,992 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Men

O Boticário

3.68161 votes

Rank #30,835 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forum Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Forum Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Forum Man3/4

Men1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forum ManTufi Duek

MenO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 46%Want 12%

3.68/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 47%Had 45%Want 8%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

78%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

14%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

161 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityForum Man

SillageForum Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

Category winnerForum ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

musky77%

woody69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

aquatic77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilWild LavenderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamot

Heart

LeatherCedarCarnationVioletGeranium

Base

MuskAmberPatchouliLabdanum

Top

Watery NotesLimeBergamotSicilian LemonBlack and Pink PepperSpicesCardamom

Heart

LavenderVioletBasilGeraniumNutmegLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherRock roseOakmossMuskAmberLabdanumSandalwoodCoumarin

InformationalShared notesBasil, Lime, Bergamot and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer74

Fall71

Winter26

Day100

Night34

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,835

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forum Man opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and crushed basil leaves. Wild lavender brings an immediate herbal punch, keeping the citrus bright without turning sweet. As the top notes fade, geranium and carnation add a dry, spicy floral texture over subtle cedar wood and soft leather. The base settles into a…

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Men by O Boticário is a straightforward, refreshing daily fragrance built around bright citrus, clean aromatics, and grounded woods. The scent opens with an energetic splash of tart lime, Sicilian lemon, and crisp watery notes, sharpened by a pinch of crushed black pepper. As the initial citrus burst settles, gentle l…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Forum Man or Men?

Forum Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Forum Man is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes; Men is rated 3.68/5 from 161 votes. Choose Forum Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Forum Man or Men?

Forum Man lasts longest (Forum Man 64/100, Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forum Man or Men?

Forum Man projects furthest (Forum Man 64/100, Men 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forum Man and Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Lime, Bergamot and Leather.

Is Forum Man or Men better for summer or winter?

Forum Man suits daytime wear; Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forum Man and Men?

Forum Man has top notes of Basil, Wild Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Lime, heart notes of Leather, Cedar, Carnation and Violet, a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli and Labdanum. Men has top notes of Watery Notes, Lime, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Basil and Geranium, a base of Leather, Rock rose, Oakmoss and Musk.