Fragrance comparison

Gutenberg Man vs MP8

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Gutenberg Man

Gutenberg Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #65,099 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

MP8

Manny Pacman Pacquiao

3.754 votes

Rank #23,949 AromaticLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Gutenberg Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
MP8
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Gutenberg Man1/2

MP81/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Gutenberg Man
Fragranxe ranking: MP8

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gutenberg ManGutenberg Parfums

MP8Manny Pacman Pacquiao

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

lavender92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomBergamotAmalfi LemonAniseThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderNutmegCloveCoriander

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverPatchouliGuaiac Woodoak mossAmberVanille

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart1-2 hrs

LavenderVetiverSageNutmeg

Base2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarAmberVanilleMusk

Category winnerGutenberg ManLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,949

PerfumerChris Buccellato, Neal Harris

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMP8Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gutenberg Man opens with a sharp burst of green cardamom, zesty bergamot, and sweet anise that cuts through morning air. You notice the brisk lemon instantly. It feels like stepping into a traditional barbershop with freshly dried herbs on the counter. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into warm n…

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MP8 by Manny Pacman Pacquiao opens with an immediate flash of tart Amalfi lemon and zesty bergamot. The citrus hits fast. It brings a crisp, locker-room splash that quickly dries down into a clean aromatic core of French lavender, earthy vetiver, and crushed herbal sage. A light dusting of warm nutmeg adds a touch of …

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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, Gutenberg Man or MP8?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Gutenberg Man is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; MP8 is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Gutenberg Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Choose MP8 for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do Gutenberg Man and MP8 smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Nutmeg.

What are the notes in Gutenberg Man and MP8?

Gutenberg Man has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Anise, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Clove and Coriander, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and oak moss. MP8 has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Vanille and Musk.