Fragrance comparison

Man vs Sea Symphony

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 122 ratings analysed

Man

Puma

3.82109 votes

Rank #16,493 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sea Symphony

Ayliroma

4.0813 votes

Rank #19,697 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sea Symphony takes 3 of 5 categories.

Man
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sea Symphony
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Man2/5

Sea Symphony3/5

Ratings & consensus: Sea Symphony
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sea Symphony
Sillage & projection: Sea Symphony
Value for money: Man
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

ManPuma

Sea SymphonyAyliroma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 24%Had 58%Want 18%

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 32%Had 4%Want 64%

Category winnerSea SymphonyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

109 votes

62%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySea Symphony

SillageSea Symphony

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

ozonic92%

aquatic84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fruity61%

ozonic100%

aquatic92%

amber84%

fruity77%

floral69%

animalic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both ozonic, aquatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Japanese OrangeLemonMarigold

Heart1.5-3 hrs

WatermelonPineappleJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

CedarOakmossAmber

Top

WatermelonBergamotPineapple

Heart

Ozonic notesWatery NotesFlowers

Base

AmbergrisOakmossMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Pineapple and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night32

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex10

Women5

Casual 50%Work 29%Date 12%Party 9%

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#19,697

PerfumerAli Habibi

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Man is an energetic, athletic eau de toilette built for quick morning routines. The citrus hits fast. A sharp flash of solvent gives way to tangy lemon and Japanese orange, accented by slightly bitter marigold. Within ten minutes, the citrus settles into a juicy heart of crisp watermelon, pineapple, and breezy ja…

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Sea Symphony is a fruity marine scent that opens with juicy watermelon, pineapple and bergamot, then settles into airy ozonic notes, soft florals and a mossy musky base. Reviewers describe it as fresh, distinctive and especially easy to enjoy in hot weather, with stronger longevity than many light aquatic fragrances.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Man or Sea Symphony?

Sea Symphony takes 3 of 5 categories. Man is rated 3.82/5 from 109 votes; Sea Symphony is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes. Choose Man for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sea Symphony for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Man or Sea Symphony?

Sea Symphony lasts longest (Sea Symphony 63/100, Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Man or Sea Symphony?

Sea Symphony projects furthest (Sea Symphony 60/100, Man 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Man and Sea Symphony smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, aquatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Pineapple and Oakmoss.

Is Man or Sea Symphony better for summer or winter?

Man suits daytime wear; Sea Symphony suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Man and Sea Symphony?

Man has top notes of Japanese Orange, Lemon and Marigold, heart notes of Watermelon, Pineapple and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber. Sea Symphony has top notes of Watermelon, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Ozonic notes, Watery Notes and Flowers, a base of Ambergris, Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli.