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Man vs Original 1910

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

Updated 1,511 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Original 1910 takes 7 of 8 categories.

  • Man

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Original 1910

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Man1/8
Original 19107/8
Ratings & consensus
Original 1910
Community sentiment
Original 1910
Longevity
Original 1910
Sillage & projection
Original 1910
Value for money
Original 1910
Versatility
Man
Note pyramid (duration)
Original 1910
Fragranxe ranking
Original 1910

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ManCalvin Klein
Original 1910Everlast
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.64/ 5 · 1,365 votes
Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%
4.05/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 54%Had 27%Want 19%
Category winnerOriginal 1910Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
17%Love
52%Like
10%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate

1,365 votes

34%Love
51%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate

146 votes

Category winnerOriginal 1910Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityOriginal 1910

SillageOriginal 1910

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value93
Category winnerOriginal 1910Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
ozonic77%
citrus69%
amber61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Violet LeafRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
Bay LeafNutmegIncenseMint
Base3 to 5 hours
CypressSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber
Top20-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeLimeLavenderMintGrapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
CinnamonNutmegTarragonCypressGeranium
Base5-7 hrs
PatchouliLeatherGuaiac WoodTonka BeanMusk
Category winnerOriginal 1910Longest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring98
Summer64
Fall100
Winter64
Day100
Night77
Spring100
Summer72
Fall0
Winter62
Day100
Night48
Category winnerManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men95
Unisex5
Women0
Men92
Unisex6
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,056

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerOriginal 1910Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Man by Calvin Klein is an aromatic woody eau de toilette built around brisk herbal tones and a crisp, ozonic violet leaf. Launched in 2007 and composed by perfumer Ann Gottlieb, it opens with a bright burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and fresh rosemary. The heart introduces a cool bite of mint alongside bay leaf, d…

Reviews →

Everlast Original 1910 brings an unexpectedly lively mix of crisp citrus and barbershop warmth to a classic men's cologne frame. The first spritz hits hard with sour lime, sharp grapefruit, and a cool punch of garden mint. It wakes you up fast. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens into dry nutmeg, cinnamon …

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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, Man or Original 1910?

Original 1910 takes 7 of 8 categories. Man is rated 3.64/5 from 1,365 votes; Original 1910 is rated 4.05/5 from 146 votes. Choose Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Original 1910 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Man or Original 1910?

Original 1910 lasts longest (Original 1910 64/100, Man 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Man or Original 1910?

Original 1910 projects furthest (Original 1910 58/100, Man 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Man and Original 1910 smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Mint and Cypress.

Is Man or Original 1910 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Original 1910 is the stronger pick. For winter, Man is the stronger pick. Man suits daytime wear; Original 1910 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Man and Original 1910?

Man has top notes of Violet Leaf, Rosemary, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Nutmeg, Incense and Mint, a base of Cypress, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Original 1910 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lime, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Tarragon and Cypress, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean.

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