Fragrance comparison

Man vs Summer Night

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 146 ratings analysed

2 wins

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #25,318 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Summer Night

Canali

4.04141 votes

Rank #35,524 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Man takes 2 of 3 categories.

Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.
Summer Night
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Man2/3

Summer Night1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Man
Sillage & projection: Summer Night
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

Summer NightCanali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

4.04/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 36%Had 33%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

28%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

141 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMan

SillageSummer Night

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

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%

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, white floral 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

PineappleOrangeBergamotMandarin OrangeCardamomNutmegAppleCoriander

Heart2 to 3 hours

MelonJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyLily

Base3 to 5 hours

LeatherSandalwoodCedarTonka BeanVetiverIrisMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Coriander. Durations are only published for Summer Night, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer89

Fall32

Winter8

Day96

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,318

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#35,524

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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Summer Night by Canali is a fresh woody fragrance for men that balances bright fruit with a grounded timber base. Released in 2005 as a limited edition Eau de Toilette, it opens with a lively splash of mandarin orange, bergamot, apple, and pineapple laced with coriander and cardamom. The core softens into melon, jasmi…

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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 Summer Night?

Man takes 2 of 3 categories. Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes; Summer Night is rated 4.04/5 from 141 votes. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Choose Summer Night for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Man or Summer Night?

They last about the same: Man 60/100, Summer Night 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Man or Summer Night?

Summer Night projects furthest (Summer Night 55/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Man and Summer Night smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Coriander.

Is Man or Summer Night better for summer or winter?

Summer Night suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Man and Summer Night?

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. Summer Night has top notes of Pineapple, Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Melon, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Cedar and Tonka Bean.