Fragrance comparison

Lapidus Pour Homme vs Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 3,585 ratings analysed

6 wins

Lapidus Pour Homme

Ted Lapidus

3.913,476 votes

Rank #213 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Man

Puma

3.82109 votes

Rank #16,493 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lapidus Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Man
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lapidus Pour Homme6/7

Man1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lapidus Pour HommeTed Lapidus

ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 3,476 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 24%Had 58%Want 18%

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

3,028 votes

24%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLapidus Pour Homme

SillageLapidus Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

honey69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

ozonic92%

aquatic84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fruity61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleLavenderArtemisiaJuniper BerriesBasilLemonBergamot

Heart

HoneyIncensePine TreeRoseBrazilian RosewoodJasmineCarawayOrris Root

Base

TobaccoPatchouliOakmossMuskAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar

Top15-30 mins

Japanese OrangeLemonMarigold

Heart1.5-3 hrs

WatermelonPineappleJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

CedarOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Lemon, Jasmine and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night32

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

Casual 50%Work 29%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#213

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews378

Overall rank#16,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ted Lapidus Lapidus Pour Homme is a powerhouse scent from 1987 that dominates with heavy honey, dirty patchouli, and sweet pineapple. Built for cold weather and evening wear, it remains a polarizing option for enthusiasts seeking a strong vintage profile rather than clean modern transparency.

Reviews →

Puma Man is an energetic, athletic eau de toilette built for quick morning routines. The citrus hits fast. A sharp flash of solvent gives way to tangy lemon and Japanese orange, accented by slightly bitter marigold. Within ten minutes, the citrus settles into a juicy heart of crisp watermelon, pineapple, and breezy ja…

Reviews →

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, Lapidus Pour Homme or Man?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Lapidus Pour Homme is rated 3.91/5 from 3,476 votes; Man is rated 3.82/5 from 109 votes. Choose Lapidus Pour Homme for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Man for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lapidus Pour Homme or Man?

Lapidus Pour Homme lasts longest (Lapidus Pour Homme 85/100, Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lapidus Pour Homme or Man?

Lapidus Pour Homme projects furthest (Lapidus Pour Homme 79/100, Man 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lapidus Pour Homme and Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Lemon, Jasmine and Oakmoss.

Is Lapidus Pour Homme or Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lapidus Pour Homme and Man?

Lapidus Pour Homme has top notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Artemisia and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Honey, Incense, Pine Tree and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk. Man has top notes of Japanese Orange, Lemon and Marigold, heart notes of Watermelon, Pineapple and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber.