Fragrance comparison

His Ideal vs Art collection 201 Man

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

His Ideal

The Dua Brand

5.003 votes

Rank #40,727 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Art collection 201 Man

M. Micallef

3.502 votes

Rank #65,687 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

His Ideal takes 3 of 3 categories.

His Ideal
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Art collection 201 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

His Ideal3/3

Art collection 201 Man0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

His IdealThe Dua Brand

Art collection 201 ManM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityHis Ideal

SillageHis Ideal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

almond69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

earthy60%

oud50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomBitter OrangeTonka BeanRosemaryLeatherVetiverAlmondCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonOrange BlossomBitter OrangeBergamot

Heart

RosemaryNutmegLavenderCoriander

Base

VetiverAgarwood (Oud)OakmossWoody NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Rosemary and Vetiver. Durations are only published for His Ideal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

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#40,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,687

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHis IdealHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

His Ideal by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around a distinct blend of sweet almond, rich tonka bean, and sturdy woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and aromatic rosemary, softened quickly by floral hints of orange blossom. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts int…

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Art Collection 201 Man by M. Micallef leans into a crisp, aromatic profile that pairs citrus top notes like bergamot and lemon with a grounding base of vetiver and oud. It performs best during the cooler days of spring, offering a sophisticated, masculine scent for daily office wear. It is a refined option for those w…

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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, His Ideal or Art collection 201 Man?

His Ideal takes 3 of 3 categories. His Ideal is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Art collection 201 Man is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose His Ideal for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Art collection 201 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, His Ideal or Art collection 201 Man?

His Ideal lasts longest (His Ideal 75/100, Art collection 201 Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, His Ideal or Art collection 201 Man?

His Ideal projects furthest (His Ideal 75/100, Art collection 201 Man 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do His Ideal and Art collection 201 Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Rosemary and Vetiver.

Is His Ideal or Art collection 201 Man better for summer or winter?

His Ideal suits day or night wear; Art collection 201 Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in His Ideal and Art collection 201 Man?

His Ideal features Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Tonka Bean, Rosemary and Leather. Art collection 201 Man has top notes of Lemon, Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Nutmeg, Lavender and Coriander, a base of Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud), Oakmoss and Woody Notes.