Fragrance comparison

Forum Man vs Time to Play Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

3 wins

Forum Man

Tufi Duek

3.899 votes

Rank #54,094 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Time to Play Man

Puma

3.5941 votes

Rank #19,878 CitrusOzonic

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.
Time to Play Man
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Forum Man3/4

Time to Play Man1/4

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: Time to Play Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forum ManTufi Duek

Time to Play ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 46%Want 12%

3.59/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 38%Had 39%Want 24%

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

12%Love

56%Like

12%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityForum Man

SillageForum Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value72

Category winnerForum ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

musky77%

woody69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

ozonic92%

fruity84%

aquatic77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match16%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilWild LavenderMandarin OrangeLimeBergamot

Heart

LeatherCedarCarnationVioletGeranium

Base

MuskAmberPatchouliLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

PineappleLimeBergamotLemon

Heart1.5-3 hrs

WatermelonBasilGalbanum

Base3-5 hrs

MuskAmberLabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesBasil, Lime, Bergamot and Cedar. Durations are only published for Time to Play Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night29

Spring79

Summer100

Fall21

Winter7

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Casual 46%Work 31%Party 13%Date 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerTime to Play ManHigher 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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Puma Time to Play Man brings an immediate rush of bright energy for warm summer days. The first spray releases a brisk alcohol flash that quickly gives way to tangy lime, juicy pineapple, and zesty bergamot. It feels like cracking open an ice-cold citrus soda on a hot afternoon. As the initial sharpness settles, a bre…

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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, Forum Man or Time to Play Man?

Forum Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Forum Man is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes; Time to Play Man is rated 3.59/5 from 41 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 Time to Play Man for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Forum Man or Time to Play Man?

Forum Man lasts longest (Forum Man 64/100, Time to Play Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forum Man or Time to Play Man?

Forum Man projects furthest (Forum Man 64/100, Time to Play Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forum Man and Time to Play Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Basil, Lime, Bergamot and Cedar.

Is Forum Man or Time to Play Man better for summer or winter?

Forum Man suits daytime wear; Time to Play Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forum Man and Time to Play Man?

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. Time to Play Man has top notes of Pineapple, Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Watermelon, Basil and Galbanum, a base of Musk, Amber, Labdanum and Cedar.