Fragrance comparison

Like for Him vs Reserve

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

Like for Him

Springfield

3.6327 votes

Rank #43,770 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Reserve

Original Penguin

3.2795 votes

Rank #14,905 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reserve takes 4 of 7 categories.

Like for Him
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Reserve
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Like for Him3/7

Reserve4/7

Ratings & consensus: Like for Him
Community sentiment: Reserve
Longevity: Reserve
Sillage & projection: Reserve
Value for money: Like for Him
Versatility: Like for Him
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Reserve

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Like for HimSpringfield

ReserveOriginal Penguin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 63%Had 28%Want 9%

3.27/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 54%Had 18%Want 28%

Category winnerLike for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

7%Love

48%Like

44%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

24%Love

56%Like

1%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerReserveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityReserve

SillageReserve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLike for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

fresh44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match69%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Citruses

Heart

Spicy Notes

Base

Woodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Woodsy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall59

Winter9

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLike for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men94

Unisex0

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,905

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerReserveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Like for Him by Springfield opens with a bright burst of tart lemon and juicy grapefruit, giving you the immediate feel of a crisp white shirt straight out of the laundry. As the sharp initial citrus settles, a breezy touch of aromatic herbs and fresh spicy pepper keeps the heart lively and clean. The base rests on li…

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Reserve by Original Penguin is a fresh spicy woody fragrance with bright citrus up top, a peppery heart, and a warm amber wood dry-down. Reviews often describe it as masculine, subtle, easy to wear, and good value, with a slightly vintage feel. It suits shoppers who want an affordable casual scent with spice and fresh…

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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, Like for Him or Reserve?

Reserve takes 4 of 7 categories. Like for Him is rated 3.63/5 from 27 votes; Reserve is rated 3.27/5 from 95 votes. Choose Like for Him for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Reserve for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Like for Him or Reserve?

Reserve lasts longest (Reserve 61/100, Like for Him 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Like for Him or Reserve?

Reserve projects furthest (Reserve 59/100, Like for Him 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Like for Him and Reserve smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses and Woodsy Notes.

Is Like for Him or Reserve better for summer or winter?

For summer, Like for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Reserve is the stronger pick. Like for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.