Fragrance comparison

Journey vs Nike Indigo Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 251 ratings analysed

Journey

Symétrie

3.1769 votes

Rank #24,886 AromaticHerbal

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43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Nike Indigo Man

Nike

3.64182 votes

Rank #11,337 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nike Indigo Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

Journey
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nike Indigo Man
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Journey2/7

Nike Indigo Man5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JourneySymétrie

Nike Indigo ManNike

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 45%Had 28%Want 27%

3.64/ 5 · 182 votes

Have 65%Had 23%Want 12%

Category winnerNike Indigo ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

6%Love

43%Like

22%Ok

20%Dislike

9%Hate

69 votes

22%Love

46%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

169 votes

Category winnerNike Indigo ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNike Indigo Man

SillageJourney

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value91

Category winnerNike Indigo ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

citrus90%

amber80%

fresh spicy70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPepperItalian LemonCoriander

Heart

SageNeroliOrange Blossom

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafCedarAmber

Top

LemonPepperLavender

Heart

Orange BlossomNeroli

Base

AmberEbonyCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall38

Winter12

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJourneyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#11,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerNike Indigo ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Journey by Symétrie is a clean, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a soapy blend of lavender and Italian lemon. Launched in 2017, it provides a refreshing burst of pepper and sage that settles into a dry cedar and patchouli base. It is a reliable, office-safe choice for those who prefer an unobtrusive, just-sh…

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Nike Indigo Man is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that balances citrus freshness with amber warmth. Launched in 2015, it features a blend of lemon and pepper top notes, leading into a floral heart of neroli. The dry down relies on cedar and sandalwood for a grounded, everyday finish. It works well for casual wear …

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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, Journey or Nike Indigo Man?

Nike Indigo Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Journey is rated 3.17/5 from 69 votes; Nike Indigo Man is rated 3.64/5 from 182 votes. Choose Journey for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nike Indigo Man for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Journey or Nike Indigo Man?

Nike Indigo Man lasts longest (Nike Indigo Man 55/100, Journey 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Journey or Nike Indigo Man?

Journey projects furthest (Journey 56/100, Nike Indigo Man 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Journey and Nike Indigo Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Neroli.

Is Journey or Nike Indigo Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Journey and Nike Indigo Man?

Journey has top notes of Lavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Sage, Neroli and Orange Blossom, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Cedar and Amber. Nike Indigo Man has top notes of Lemon, Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Neroli, a base of Amber, Ebony, Cedar and Sandalwood.