Fragrance comparison

Kaltio vs Sync Man

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kaltio

Scent of Finland

3.9221 votes

Rank #21,700 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Sync Man

Puma

3.8261 votes

Rank #26,090 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kaltio takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kaltio
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sync Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kaltio4/5

Sync Man1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KaltioScent of Finland

Sync ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%

3.82/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 33%Had 55%Want 12%

Category winnerKaltioRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

31%Like

31%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

13%Love

69%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityKaltio

SillageKaltio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value79

Category winnerSync ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

ozonic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

woody70%

lavender60%

green50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ozonic notesBergamotLimeGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-25 mins

LimeGreen NotesBergamot

Heart1.5-3 hrs

LavenderGeraniumRosemary

Base3-5 hrs

AmberCedarGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime and Green Notes. Durations are only published for Sync Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 49%Work 30%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,700

PerfumerMaud Chabanis

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#26,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerKaltioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kaltio by Scent of Finland opens with a crisp, bracing rush of citrus and green notes, capturing the essence of a Nordic spring. It settles into a clean, ozonic aquatic that feels light on the skin. Designed for both men and women, this 2020 release is perfect for daily wear in warmer weather or office settings where …

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Puma Sync Man opens with an energetic jolt of sharp lime, bitter bergamot, and crushed green leaves. The alcohol lift clears within two minutes, revealing a clean aromatic core of lavender, garden rosemary, and spicy geranium. It is breezy, straightforward, and unapologetically light. As the citrus sparkle settles, a …

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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, Kaltio or Sync Man?

Kaltio takes 4 of 5 categories. Kaltio is rated 3.92/5 from 21 votes; Sync Man is rated 3.82/5 from 61 votes. Choose Kaltio for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sync Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaltio or Sync Man?

Kaltio lasts longest (Kaltio 70/100, Sync Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaltio or Sync Man?

Kaltio projects furthest (Kaltio 65/100, Sync Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaltio and Sync Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime and Green Notes.

Is Kaltio or Sync Man better for summer or winter?

Kaltio suits daytime wear; Sync Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaltio and Sync Man?

Kaltio features Ozonic notes, Bergamot, Lime and Green Notes. Sync Man has top notes of Lime, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Rosemary, a base of Amber, Cedar and Guaiac Wood.