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Libra vs U.Man XS

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

Updated 11 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

U.Man XS takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Libra

    Choose it for a woody and anis character. Best in fall.

  • U.Man XS

    Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall.

Libra0/4
U.Man XS4/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
U.Man XS
Sillage & projection
U.Man XS
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
U.Man XS
Fragranxe ranking
U.Man XS

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LibraDemeter Fragrance
U.Man XSL'acqua di Fiori
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.00/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 26%Had 0%Want 74%
3.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 8%Had 17%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
17%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

20%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate50
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage81
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityU.Man XS

SillageU.Man XS

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
anis83%
warm spicy65%
soft spicy48%
musky30%
cinnamon100%
warm spicy88%
anis77%
soft spicy65%
musky53%
sweet42%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both anis, warm spicy and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins
CinnamonAnise
Heart2-4 hrs
Precious WoodsLeather
Base6-8 hrs
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Category winnerU.Man XSLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men40
Unisex40
Women20

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#61,733

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerU.Man XSHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Libra by Demeter Fragrance delivers an airy, rustic woody scent built around cedar-like precious woods, sweet anise, and dry clove leaf. The opening delivers a sharp burst of tart yuzu citrus that quickly settles into an aromatic spice layer. It is neither syrupy nor heavy. Instead, the composition stays dry, crisp, a…

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U.Man XS by L'acqua di Fiori is a warm, spicy oriental fougere that opens with an energetic kick of fiery cinnamon and sweet black anise. Within minutes, the upfront kitchen spice settles down into a smooth blend of dry precious woods and soft jacket leather. It smells like stepping into a cozy lounge on a crisp autum…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Libra or U.Man XS?

U.Man XS takes 4 of 4 categories. Libra is rated 3.00/5 from 6 votes; U.Man XS is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Libra for a woody and anis character. Best in fall. Choose U.Man XS for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Libra or U.Man XS?

U.Man XS lasts longest (U.Man XS 60/100, Libra 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Libra or U.Man XS?

U.Man XS projects furthest (U.Man XS 81/100, Libra 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Libra and U.Man XS smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share anis, warm spicy and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Precious Woods and Anise.

What are the notes in Libra and U.Man XS?

Libra features Precious Woods, Clove Leaf, Anise and Yuzu. U.Man XS has top notes of Cinnamon and Anise, heart notes of Precious Woods and Leather.

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