Fragrance comparison

Man vs Xplore

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #25,318 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Xplore

Womo

4.003 votes

Rank #62,944 AromaticVanilla

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.
Xplore
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Man2/3

Xplore1/3

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

XploreWomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMan

SillageXplore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

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%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

Top

MintKumquatPink PepperLavenderSage

Heart

FreesiaNutmegCorianderJuniperJasminePineappleCardamom

Base

CoumarinVanillaTeak WoodLeather

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Mint, Freesia and Coriander. 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

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

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#62,944

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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Xplore by Womo is an aromatic fougere that leans into a crisp blend of mint and kumquat before settling into a warm, woody base. It captures the spirit of a spontaneous outdoor day, grounding its sharp, citrusy top notes with a smooth, reliable foundation of teak wood and vanilla. This scent is an excellent companion …

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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 Xplore?

Man takes 2 of 3 categories. Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes; Xplore is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Choose Xplore for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Man or Xplore?

Man lasts longest (Man 60/100, Xplore 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Man or Xplore?

Xplore projects furthest (Xplore 67/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Man and Xplore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Mint, Freesia and Coriander.

Is Man or Xplore better for summer or winter?

Xplore suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Man and Xplore?

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. Xplore has top notes of Mint, Kumquat, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Freesia, Nutmeg, Coriander and Juniper, a base of Coumarin, Vanilla, Teak Wood and Leather.