Fragrance comparison

Karisma vs Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Karisma

Zodiac

—0 votes

Rank #74,625 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #25,134 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Karisma takes 2 of 3 categories.

Karisma
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Karisma2/3

Man1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Karisma
Sillage & projection: Karisma
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

KarismaZodiac

ManJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityKarisma

SillageKarisma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleBergamotJuniper Berries

Heart

Coriander

Base

AmberCedarWoody NotesVanillaMusk

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Coriander and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,134

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Karisma opens with a bright mix of pineapple, bergamot, and juniper, then settles into a warmer amber-woody base with soft spice, vanilla, and musk. It reads aromatic first, then smoother and slightly powdery as it dries down. This 2024 unisex release may suit shoppers who like fresh-spicy scents with some sweetness u…

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Man by Judith Williams opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and bergamot, settling into a clean, aromatic heart of rosemary and lavender. This versatile blend leans into a woody base of cedar and teak wood, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office environments where you want to maintain a polished,…

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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 lasts longer, Karisma or Man?

Karisma lasts longest (Karisma 80/100, Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Karisma or Man?

Karisma projects furthest (Karisma 75/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Karisma and Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Coriander and Amber.

What are the notes in Karisma and Man?

Karisma has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Coriander, a base of Amber, Cedar, Woody Notes and Vanilla. Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.