Fragrance comparison

Jaguar Performance vs Man

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,640 ratings analysed

6 wins

Jaguar Performance

Jaguar

3.89275 votes

Rank #4,932 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Man

Calvin Klein

3.641,365 votes

Rank #36,056 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jaguar Performance takes 6 of 7 categories.

Jaguar Performance
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Jaguar Performance6/7

Man1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jaguar PerformanceJaguar

ManCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 275 votes

Have 44%Had 31%Want 24%

3.64/ 5 · 1,365 votes

Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%

Category winnerJaguar PerformanceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

275 votes

17%Love

52%Like

10%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,365 votes

Category winnerJaguar PerformanceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityJaguar Performance

SillageJaguar Performance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value70

Category winnerJaguar PerformanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

green58%

herbal44%

ozonic30%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

ozonic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressMintBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

Violet LeafNutmegSageGeranium

Base

Woody NotesWhite MuskTonka Bean

Top15 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Bay LeafNutmegIncenseMint

Base3 to 5 hours

CypressSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCypress, Mint, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring98

Summer64

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night77

Category winnerManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women2

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#36,056

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJaguar PerformanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jaguar Performance is a crisp, aromatic masculine scent centered on cypress, mint, and basil. It offers a refreshing, green profile that shines in hot weather, acting as a clean companion for casual daily wear or office settings. The composition remains firmly herbal and woody, providing a grounded, reliable experienc…

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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, Jaguar Performance or Man?

Jaguar Performance takes 6 of 7 categories. Jaguar Performance is rated 3.89/5 from 275 votes; Man is rated 3.64/5 from 1,365 votes. Choose Jaguar Performance for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jaguar Performance or Man?

Jaguar Performance lasts longest (Jaguar Performance 63/100, Man 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jaguar Performance or Man?

Jaguar Performance projects furthest (Jaguar Performance 62/100, Man 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jaguar Performance and Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cypress, Mint, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf.

Is Jaguar Performance or Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Man is the stronger pick. Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jaguar Performance and Man?

Jaguar Performance has top notes of Cypress, Mint, Basil and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Nutmeg, Sage and Geranium, a base of Woody Notes, White Musk and Tonka Bean. 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.