Fragrance comparison

I'm Not A Good Boy vs MTV Man

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

4 wins

I'm Not A Good Boy

Nazareno Gabrielli

4.0029 votes

Rank #16,476 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

MTV Man

MTV Perfumes

4.0424 votes

Rank #33,063 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I'm Not A Good Boy takes 4 of 5 categories.

I'm Not A Good Boy
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MTV Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

I'm Not A Good Boy4/5

MTV Man1/5

Ratings & consensus: MTV Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: I'm Not A Good Boy
Sillage & projection: I'm Not A Good Boy
Value for money: I'm Not A Good Boy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: I'm Not A Good Boy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I'm Not A Good BoyNazareno Gabrielli

MTV ManMTV Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

4.04/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 50%Had 28%Want 22%

Category winnerMTV ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

21%Love

67%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityI'm Not A Good Boy

SillageI'm Not A Good Boy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value84

Category winnerI'm Not A Good BoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

green65%

warm spicy56%

citrus100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeGrapefruitMandarin OrangeNeroliBergamot

Heart

MintNutmegCardamomGeraniumLavenderMimosaSageTarragon

Base

SandalwoodCedarVetiverTobaccoMusk

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

SagePepper

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliTobaccoResinWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesOrange, Mandarin Orange, Sage and Tobacco. Durations are only published for MTV Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night83

Spring69

Summer54

Fall85

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Casual 39%Work 25%Party 19%Date 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,476

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#33,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerI'm Not A Good BoyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nazareno Gabrielli I'm Not A Good Boy hits the skin with a brisk wash of bitter orange, sharp bergamot, and chilled garden mint. The opening feels clean and energetic, quickly making room for an herbal mid-section built on crushed sage, spicy cardamom, and clean French lavender. As the initial citrus sparkle recedes, …

Reviews →

MTV Man by MTV Perfumes is a straightforward woody aromatic scent built for casual comfort. It sprays on with an energetic pop. Crisp red apple immediately clashes with tart mandarin orange and sweet orange peel. Give it three minutes for the initial alcohol mist to clear. A brisk heart of clary sage and cracked black…

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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, I'm Not A Good Boy or MTV Man?

I'm Not A Good Boy takes 4 of 5 categories. I'm Not A Good Boy is rated 4.00/5 from 29 votes; MTV Man is rated 4.04/5 from 24 votes. Choose I'm Not A Good Boy for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose MTV Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, I'm Not A Good Boy or MTV Man?

I'm Not A Good Boy lasts longest (I'm Not A Good Boy 62/100, MTV Man 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I'm Not A Good Boy or MTV Man?

I'm Not A Good Boy projects furthest (I'm Not A Good Boy 47/100, MTV Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I'm Not A Good Boy and MTV Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Mandarin Orange, Sage and Tobacco.

Is I'm Not A Good Boy or MTV Man better for summer or winter?

I'm Not A Good Boy suits daytime wear; MTV Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I'm Not A Good Boy and MTV Man?

I'm Not A Good Boy has top notes of Orange, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Mint, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Tobacco. MTV Man has top notes of Red Apple, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Sage and Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Tobacco, Resin and Woody Notes.