Lyric Man vs Muddy Buffalo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lyric Man takes 4 of 5 categories.
Lyric ManChoose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Muddy BuffaloChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lyric Man4/5
Muddy Buffalo1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Lyric Man
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lyric Man
- Sillage & projection
- Lyric Man
- Value for money
- Muddy Buffalo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lyric Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lyric ManAmouageMuddy BuffaloJournalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 3,912 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
3.91/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 31%Had 3%Want 67%
Category winnerLyric ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
30%Like
7%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
3,912 votes
18%Love
64%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLyric Man
SillageLyric Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMuddy BuffaloBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
citrus92%
musky84%
powdery77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
amber60%
green50%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeBergamot
Heart
RoseAngelicaGingerOrange BlossomSaffronNutmegGalbanum
Base
MuskIncensePine TreeSandalwoodVanilla
Top
DillBlack PepperCorianderLimeWhite Grapefruit
Heart
VetiverNutmegLaurels
Base
Siam BenzoinSaffronAgarwood (Oud)Incense
InformationalShared notesLime, Saffron, Nutmeg and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer65
Fall0
Winter73
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer83
Fall83
Winter17
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,203
PerfumerDaniel Visentin
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#59,989
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLyric ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmouage Lyric Man redefines masculine rose by stripping away heavy sweetness. It blends a sharp lime opening with dry incense, green galbanum, and clean musk, creating a cold, soapy aroma. This scent fits a self-assured wearer looking for a fresh, formal option during spring mornings.
Reviews →Muddy Buffalo by Journal merges warm spices and citrus to create a relaxed, comforting aroma. Dill and white grapefruit spark a bright, slightly bitter opening, while Siam benzoin and nutmeg ground the base. It is a highly approachable scent designed for casual daytime wear during the transition from cool spring morni…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Lyric Man or Muddy Buffalo?
Lyric Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Lyric Man is rated 4.13/5 from 3,912 votes; Muddy Buffalo is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Lyric Man for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Muddy Buffalo for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lyric Man or Muddy Buffalo?
Lyric Man lasts longest (Lyric Man 82/100, Muddy Buffalo 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lyric Man or Muddy Buffalo?
Lyric Man projects furthest (Lyric Man 72/100, Muddy Buffalo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lyric Man and Muddy Buffalo smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Saffron, Nutmeg and Incense.
Is Lyric Man or Muddy Buffalo better for summer or winter?
Muddy Buffalo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lyric Man and Muddy Buffalo?
Lyric Man has top notes of Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Angelica, Ginger and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Incense, Pine Tree and Sandalwood. Muddy Buffalo has top notes of Dill, Black Pepper, Coriander and Lime, heart notes of Vetiver, Nutmeg and Laurels, a base of Siam Benzoin, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.
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