Fragrance comparison

Legno di Guajaco vs MTV Man

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 243 ratings analysed

4 wins

Legno di Guajaco

Tesori d'Oriente

3.79219 votes

Rank #11,494 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

MTV Man

MTV Perfumes

4.0424 votes

Rank #33,063 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Legno di Guajaco takes 4 of 5 categories.

Legno di Guajaco
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
MTV Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

Legno di Guajaco4/5

MTV Man1/5

Ratings & consensus: MTV Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Legno di Guajaco
Sillage & projection: Legno di Guajaco
Value for money: Legno di Guajaco
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Legno di Guajaco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Legno di GuajacoTesori d'Oriente

MTV ManMTV Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 50%Had 28%Want 22%

Category winnerMTV ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

48%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

219 votes

21%Love

67%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLegno di Guajaco

SillageLegno di Guajaco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value84

Category winnerLegno di GuajacoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

citrus100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

Guaiac WoodBlack PepperCardamomLavenderTarragonSage

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodTobaccoCoumarinCedarMuskIris

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

SagePepper

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliTobaccoResinWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesOrange, Mandarin Orange, Sage and Tobacco. Durations are only published for MTV Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring69

Summer54

Fall85

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex41

Women2

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Casual 39%Work 25%Party 19%Date 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#33,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLegno di GuajacoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Legno di Guajaco by Tesori d'Oriente delivers a warm, woody punch without draining your wallet. It wraps spicy black pepper and aromatic lavender around a heavy guaiac wood core, making it a reliable cold-weather option. Shoppers who want a masculine, rustic profile for casual autumn wear will find this budget bottle …

Reviews →

MTV Man by MTV Perfumes is a straightforward woody aromatic scent built for casual comfort. It sprays on with an energetic pop. Crisp red apple immediately clashes with tart mandarin orange and sweet orange peel. Give it three minutes for the initial alcohol mist to clear. A brisk heart of clary sage and cracked black…

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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, Legno di Guajaco or MTV Man?

Legno di Guajaco takes 4 of 5 categories. Legno di Guajaco is rated 3.79/5 from 219 votes; MTV Man is rated 4.04/5 from 24 votes. Choose Legno di Guajaco for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose MTV Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Legno di Guajaco or MTV Man?

Legno di Guajaco lasts longest (Legno di Guajaco 64/100, MTV Man 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Legno di Guajaco or MTV Man?

Legno di Guajaco projects furthest (Legno di Guajaco 58/100, MTV Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Legno di Guajaco and MTV Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange, Mandarin Orange, Sage and Tobacco.

Is Legno di Guajaco or MTV Man better for summer or winter?

MTV Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Legno di Guajaco and MTV Man?

Legno di Guajaco has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Tobacco and Coumarin. MTV Man has top notes of Red Apple, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Sage and Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Tobacco, Resin and Woody Notes.