Fragrance comparison

Hepster vs Sync Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 200 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hepster

Annette Neuffer

3.93139 votes

Rank #2,400 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Sync Man

Puma

3.8261 votes

Rank #26,283 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hepster takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hepster
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sync Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hepster4/5

Sync Man1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HepsterAnnette Neuffer

Sync ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 69%

3.82/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 33%Had 55%Want 12%

Category winnerHepsterRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

18%Like

18%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

13%Love

69%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityHepster

SillageHepster

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value79

Category winnerSync ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

woody70%

lavender60%

green50%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBitter OrangeBergamotJuniper BerriesNutmegRosemaryBlack Pepper

Heart

Silver FirLavenderGeraniumOrris RootTunisian Orange Blossom

Base

Mastic or LentisqueOakmossCedarHyraxVetiverSandalwoodLabdanumOlibanum

Top15-25 mins

LimeGreen NotesBergamot

Heart1.5-3 hrs

LavenderGeraniumRosemary

Base3-5 hrs

AmberCedarGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Rosemary and Lavender. Durations are only published for Sync Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer20

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 49%Work 30%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,400

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#26,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerHepsterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hepster is a green, resinous chypre with a sharp citrus and juniper opening, a piney lavender heart, and a mossy, balsamic woods base. The strongest wearer feedback frames it as an original, well-built take on deep pine fragrances, with lavender pulling it toward fougere territory. It suits people who enjoy crisp herb…

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Puma Sync Man opens with an energetic jolt of sharp lime, bitter bergamot, and crushed green leaves. The alcohol lift clears within two minutes, revealing a clean aromatic core of lavender, garden rosemary, and spicy geranium. It is breezy, straightforward, and unapologetically light. As the citrus sparkle settles, a …

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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, Hepster or Sync Man?

Hepster takes 4 of 5 categories. Hepster is rated 3.93/5 from 139 votes; Sync Man is rated 3.82/5 from 61 votes. Choose Hepster for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sync Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hepster or Sync Man?

Hepster lasts longest (Hepster 84/100, Sync Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hepster or Sync Man?

Hepster projects furthest (Hepster 73/100, Sync Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hepster and Sync Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Rosemary and Lavender.

Is Hepster or Sync Man better for summer or winter?

Hepster suits daytime wear; Sync Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hepster and Sync Man?

Hepster has top notes of Lime, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Silver Fir, Lavender, Geranium and Orris Root, a base of Mastic or Lentisque, Oakmoss, Cedar and Hyrax. Sync Man has top notes of Lime, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Rosemary, a base of Amber, Cedar and Guaiac Wood.