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IKKS Total Rock vs The Man Intense

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

Updated 35 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Man Intense takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • IKKS Total Rock

    Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • The Man Intense

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

IKKS Total Rock1/5
The Man Intense4/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
The Man Intense
Sillage & projection
The Man Intense
Value for money
IKKS Total Rock
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
The Man Intense
Fragranxe ranking
The Man Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
IKKS Total RockIKKS
The Man IntenseParfums Marco Serussi
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 24%Had 32%Want 44%
4.21/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
17%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

48%Love
31%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityThe Man Intense

SillageThe Man Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value57
Category winnerIKKS Total RockBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
cinnamon90%
aromatic80%
sweet70%
woody60%
citrus50%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20 to 30 minutes
CardamomMandarin OrangePepper
Heart1 to 2 hours
CinnamonSweet NotesVirginia Cedar
Base2 to 3 hours
VetiverPatchouliTonka Bean
Top15 to 30 minutes
LavenderGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
CinnamonBlack PepperCardamomCypressTonka BeanPraline
Base4 to 6 hours
TobaccoAmberPatchouliVetiverLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir
Category winnerThe Man IntenseLongest dry-down: 4 to 6 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer100
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night75
Spring29
Summer29
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,069

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerThe Man IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

IKKS Total Rock by IKKS is a woody spicy eau de toilette built around brisk citrus, sharp spices, and a grounded earthy base. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, cardamom, and black pepper, delivering an energetic kick that immediately grabs attention. As the initial brightness settles, cinnamon…

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The Man Intense by Parfums Marco Serussi is an oriental fougere that balances bright citrus with dense, sweet woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, grapefruit, and mandarin orange tempered by clean lavender. As the initial freshness settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of cinnamon, black pepper, ca…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, IKKS Total Rock or The Man Intense?

The Man Intense takes 4 of 5 categories. IKKS Total Rock is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; The Man Intense is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes. Choose IKKS Total Rock for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Man Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, IKKS Total Rock or The Man Intense?

The Man Intense lasts longest (The Man Intense 70/100, IKKS Total Rock 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, IKKS Total Rock or The Man Intense?

The Man Intense projects furthest (The Man Intense 66/100, IKKS Total Rock 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do IKKS Total Rock and The Man Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Vetiver.

Is IKKS Total Rock or The Man Intense better for summer or winter?

IKKS Total Rock suits daytime wear; The Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in IKKS Total Rock and The Man Intense?

IKKS Total Rock has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Cinnamon, Sweet Notes and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. The Man Intense has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cypress, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver.

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