Fragrance comparison

Man vs Reveal Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,520 ratings analysed

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #24,424 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Reveal Men

Calvin Klein

3.941,515 votes

Rank #25,403 AquaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reveal Men takes 2 of 3 categories.

Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Reveal Men
Choose it for a aquatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Man1/3

Reveal Men2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Reveal Men
Sillage & projection: Reveal Men
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

Reveal MenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

3.94/ 5 · 1,515 votes

Have 54%Had 19%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

33%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

1,515 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityReveal Men

SillageReveal Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value71

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%

aquatic100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

MelonBrandyPearMastic or LentisqueGinger

Heart2 to 4 hours

AgaveSaltSuedeClary Sage

Base5 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesMelon, Pear, Vetiver and Amber. Durations are only published for Reveal Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring98

Summer56

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night90

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men74

Unisex24

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,424

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#25,403

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Marypierre Julien, Olivier Gillotin, Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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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Reveal Men by Calvin Klein balances sweet fruitiness with salty, warm undertones. The fragrance opens with a rich wave of melon and ripe pear spiked by boozy brandy, sharp ginger, and herbal mastic. As the initial brightness settles, a distinct heart of agave nectar, mineral salt, soft suede, and clary sage adds an ar…

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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 Reveal Men?

Reveal Men takes 2 of 3 categories. Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes; Reveal Men is rated 3.94/5 from 1,515 votes. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Reveal Men for a aquatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Man or Reveal Men?

Reveal Men lasts longest (Reveal Men 72/100, Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Man or Reveal Men?

Reveal Men projects furthest (Reveal Men 62/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Man and Reveal Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Melon, Pear, Vetiver and Amber.

Is Man or Reveal Men better for summer or winter?

Reveal Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Man and Reveal Men?

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. Reveal Men has top notes of Melon, Brandy, Pear and Mastic or Lentisque, heart notes of Agave, Salt, Suede and Clary Sage, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Vetiver.