Fragrance comparison

Intriguing vs Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,376 ratings analysed

Intriguing

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3611 votes

Rank #68,035 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Man

Calvin Klein

3.641,365 votes

Rank #35,880 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Intriguing
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Intriguing2/4

Man2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntriguingBoadicea the Victorious

ManCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 5%Had 8%Want 87%

3.64/ 5 · 1,365 votes

Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%

Category winnerManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

64%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

17%Love

52%Like

10%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,365 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityIntriguing

SillageIntriguing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

oud77%

balsamic69%

smoky61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

ozonic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bay LeafBergamotMint

Heart

Lily

Base

ResinAgarwood (Oud)IncenseGreen Notes

Top15 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Bay LeafNutmegIncenseMint

Base3 to 5 hours

CypressSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Bergamot, Mint and Incense. Durations are only published for Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring98

Summer64

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night77

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,035

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,880

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Intriguing opens with a brisk snap of bay leaf, bergamot, and mint before settling into a cool lily heart. As it warms on skin, smoky agarwood, dense resin, and bitter green notes take over. Built for crisp autumn evenings or formal winter gatherings, this dark green aromatic amber projects heavily for hours.

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Man by Calvin Klein is an aromatic woody eau de toilette built around brisk herbal tones and a crisp, ozonic violet leaf. Launched in 2007 and composed by perfumer Ann Gottlieb, it opens with a bright burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and fresh rosemary. The heart introduces a cool bite of mint alongside bay leaf, d…

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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, Intriguing or Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Intriguing is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes; Man is rated 3.64/5 from 1,365 votes. Choose Intriguing for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Intriguing or Man?

Intriguing lasts longest (Intriguing 92/100, Man 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intriguing or Man?

Intriguing projects furthest (Intriguing 71/100, Man 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intriguing and Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Bergamot, Mint and Incense.

Is Intriguing or Man better for summer or winter?

Intriguing suits evening wear; Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Intriguing and Man?

Intriguing has top notes of Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Lily, a base of Resin, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Green Notes. Man has top notes of Violet Leaf, Rosemary, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Nutmeg, Incense and Mint, a base of Cypress, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Musk.