Fragrance comparison

Leiber vs CA Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 173 ratings analysed

4 wins

Leiber

Judith Leiber

3.85154 votes

Rank #7,911 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

CA Man

Chris Adams

3.7919 votes

Rank #43,203 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leiber takes 4 of 5 categories.

Leiber
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
CA Man
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Leiber4/5

CA Man1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LeiberJudith Leiber

CA ManChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 30%Had 27%Want 43%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%

Category winnerLeiberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

148 votes

21%Love

53%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLeiber

SillageLeiber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCA ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

woody61%

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleOsmanthusBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

RoseCyclamenPimentoMimosaJasmineGardenia

Base

MuskCedarPatchouliAmberVanilla

Top15-30 mins

PeachPineappleStrawberryBergamotBlack PepperNutmegGreen NotesApple

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonRoseFreesiaIrisJasmineCyclamenGardenia

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarSandalwoodVanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Rose and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for CA Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall96

Winter88

Day97

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall89

Winter22

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,911

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#43,203

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLeiberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leiber by Judith Leiber is a complex floral oriental for women that opens with tangy, bright pineapple and osmanthus. It carries a sophisticated, slightly waxy floral heart anchored by a warm base of patchouli, amber, and vanilla. It behaves like a structured, high-end accessory suitable for professional settings or e…

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Chris Adams CA Man opens with an unapologetic burst of candied fruit. You smell sharp pineapple, sweet strawberry, and tart bergamot right away. It hits fast and loud. Within ten minutes, the initial solvent rush burns off, revealing ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and clean white florals like jasmine and rose. The base sett…

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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, Leiber or CA Man?

Leiber takes 4 of 5 categories. Leiber is rated 3.85/5 from 154 votes; CA Man is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Leiber for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose CA Man for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Leiber or CA Man?

Leiber lasts longest (Leiber 73/100, CA Man 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leiber or CA Man?

Leiber projects furthest (Leiber 71/100, CA Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leiber and CA Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Rose and Cyclamen.

Is Leiber or CA Man better for summer or winter?

Leiber suits day or night wear; CA Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leiber and CA Man?

Leiber has top notes of Pineapple, Osmanthus, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Pimento and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. CA Man has top notes of Peach, Pineapple, Strawberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose, Freesia and Iris, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and White Musk.