Fragrance comparison

HERR MANN vs K2

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 0 ratings analysed

1 wins

HERR MANN

TARS

—0 votes

Rank #75,469 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Bahoma London

—0 votes

Rank #82,666 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

HERR MANN takes 1 of 1 categories.

HERR MANN
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
K2
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

HERR MANN1/1

K20/1

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: HERR MANN

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HERR MANNTARS

K2Bahoma London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

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

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

green77%

aromatic65%

patchouli53%

herbal42%

citrus100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

green74%

warm spicy65%

white floral56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeNeroli

Heart

PetitgrainBasilCardamom

Base

PatchouliMuskTea

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeCardamomPetitgrain

Heart

Woody NotesNeroliMintSage

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Neroli, Petitgrain and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,469

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#82,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHERR MANNHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

HERR MANN by TARS presents a crisp citrus aromatic profile designed by perfumer Mark Buxton in 2019. It opens with an energetic spray of bergamot, mandarin orange, and bitter neroli that feels bright and invigorating on warm mornings. As the top notes quiet down, green basil, petitgrain, and crushed cardamom bring an …

Reviews →

K2 by Bahoma London is a crisp, aromatic citrus fragrance that balances zesty lemon and mandarin with a grounding base of oud and patchouli. It provides a sharp, energetic opening suitable for daytime wear during the warmer spring and summer months, transitioning into a woody, musky finish that remains fresh on both s…

Reviews →

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.

Do HERR MANN and K2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Petitgrain and Cardamom.

Is HERR MANN or K2 better for summer or winter?

HERR MANN suits day or night wear; K2 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in HERR MANN and K2?

HERR MANN has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Petitgrain, Basil and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Tea. K2 has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Petitgrain, heart notes of Woody Notes, Neroli, Mint and Sage, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Patchouli and Musk.