Fragrance comparison

Hydrogen vs Rich Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Hydrogen

Intelligent

5.001 votes

Rank #69,802 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Rich Man

Paris Bleu Parfums

4.2635 votes

Rank #26,632 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rich Man takes 1 of 1 categories.

Hydrogen
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.
Rich Man
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hydrogen0/1

Rich Man1/1

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: Rich Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HydrogenIntelligent

Rich ManParis Bleu Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

4.26/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 49%Had 14%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

46%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

musky77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

fruity61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomGingerLemon

Heart

Violet LeafLavenderBasilPear

Base

Tonka BeanAmbroxanCedarMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

PearCardamomBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderPatchouliViolet LeafPink Pepper

Base4 to 6 hours

PralineCitrusesCashmeranSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Violet Leaf and Lavender. Durations are only published for Rich Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring93

Summer100

Fall50

Winter43

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRich ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hydrogen by Intelligent is a crisp, aromatic scent for men that highlights a zesty citrus opening before settling into a grounding woody base. With notes of bergamot, lemon, and cardamom, it provides a clean, energetic profile perfect for casual spring days or daily wear in the office where you want something professi…

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Rich Man by Paris Bleu Parfums opens with a crisp burst of juicy pear and zesty bergamot, sharpened by aromatic cardamom. As the initial spray settles, fresh lavender and violet leaf emerge alongside pink pepper and earthy patchouli, creating a classic barbershop undertone. The base warms up with sweet praline, smooth…

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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, Hydrogen or Rich Man?

Rich Man takes 1 of 1 categories. Hydrogen is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Rich Man is rated 4.26/5 from 35 votes. Choose Hydrogen for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Choose Rich Man for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do Hydrogen and Rich Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Violet Leaf and Lavender.

Is Hydrogen or Rich Man better for summer or winter?

Rich Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hydrogen and Rich Man?

Hydrogen has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Lavender, Basil and Pear, a base of Tonka Bean, Ambroxan, Cedar and Musk. Rich Man has top notes of Pear, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli, Violet Leaf and Pink Pepper, a base of Praline, Citruses, Cashmeran and Sandalwood.