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Man vs Ottoman Padishah

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

Updated 11 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottoman Padishah takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Man

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

  • Ottoman Padishah

    Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Man1/3
Ottoman Padishah2/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ottoman Padishah
Sillage & projection
Ottoman Padishah
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ManJudith Williams
Ottoman PadishahLuxodor
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.85/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%
4.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate55
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage94
♥ Love / hate96
Category winners

LongevityOttoman Padishah

SillageOttoman Padishah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value88
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
white floral100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
citrus69%
soapy61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint
Heart
FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine
Base
PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber
Top
Lemon Blossom
Heart
NutmegRosemaryCoriander
Base
LitchiTonka BeanVetiverTeak Wood
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Coriander, Vetiver and Teak Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men29
Unisex57
Women14
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,265

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#41,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Man by Judith Williams opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and bergamot, settling into a clean, aromatic heart of rosemary and lavender. This versatile blend leans into a woody base of cedar and teak wood, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office environments where you want to maintain a polished,…

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Ottoman Padishah opens with a bright lemon blossom lift, then settles into an aromatic, spicy core of rosemary, nutmeg, and coriander. Underneath, lychee, tonka, vetiver, and teak wood give it a smooth woody sweetness with a clean, slightly soapy edge. It reads masculine first, but the floral, fruity, and aromatic tou…

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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, Man or Ottoman Padishah?

Ottoman Padishah takes 2 of 3 categories. Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes; Ottoman Padishah is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Ottoman Padishah for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Man or Ottoman Padishah?

Ottoman Padishah lasts longest (Ottoman Padishah 82/100, Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Man or Ottoman Padishah?

Ottoman Padishah projects furthest (Ottoman Padishah 94/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Man and Ottoman Padishah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Coriander, Vetiver and Teak Wood.

Is Man or Ottoman Padishah better for summer or winter?

Ottoman Padishah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Man and Ottoman Padishah?

Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Ottoman Padishah has top notes of Lemon Blossom, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rosemary and Coriander, a base of Litchi, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Teak Wood.

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