Fragrance comparison

Hardd vs Pitbull Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hardd

Mahogany · 2018

5.0017 votes

Rank #44,634 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Pitbull Man

Pitbull

3.8890 votes

Rank #13,652 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hardd takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Hardd3/5

Pitbull Man2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HarddMahogany

Pitbull ManPitbull

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 65%Had 23%Want 12%

3.88/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 57%Had 16%Want 27%

Category winnerHarddRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

41%Like

18%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityHardd

SillagePitbull Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value68

Category winnerHarddBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

cinnamon61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

musky69%

violet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomVerbenaMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Black PepperCinnamonSageGeranium

Base

AmberVetiverCedarCashmere WoodMusk

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeCardamomSage

Heart

Woodsy NotesVioletVerbena

Base

MuskTonka BeanAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Verbena, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day57

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,652

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerPitbull ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahogany Hardd is a straightforward woody aromatic cologne that gets straight to the point. It leads with a bright burst of verbena and bergamot before settling into a warm, dry blend of black pepper, cedar, and cashmere wood. It is a dependable scent for casual office environments and daily errands.

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Pitbull Man opens with a splash of mandarin orange and bergamot, bringing a clean, sporty vibe. As it settles, a dry violet note combines with sage, shifting the initial fruitiness into a soft, soapy dry-down. It works well as a post-shower refresher for casual daytime wear.

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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, Hardd or Pitbull Man?

Hardd takes 3 of 5 categories. Hardd is rated 5.00/5 from 17 votes; Pitbull Man is rated 3.88/5 from 90 votes. Choose Hardd for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pitbull Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hardd or Pitbull Man?

Hardd lasts longest (Hardd 62/100, Pitbull Man 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hardd or Pitbull Man?

Pitbull Man projects furthest (Pitbull Man 54/100, Hardd 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hardd and Pitbull Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Verbena, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Hardd or Pitbull Man better for summer or winter?

Hardd suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hardd and Pitbull Man?

Hardd has top notes of Cardamom, Verbena, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Sage and Geranium, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Cashmere Wood. Pitbull Man has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Sage, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, Violet and Verbena, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Vetiver.