Fragrance comparison

Man Uomo vs Vodka Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 511 ratings analysed

4 wins

Man Uomo

Zara

3.95306 votes

Rank #9,081 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Vodka Man

Paris Elysees

3.92205 votes

Rank #15,719 PowderyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Man Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Man Uomo
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Vodka Man
Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Man Uomo4/7

Vodka Man3/7

Ratings & consensus: Man Uomo
Community sentiment: Man Uomo
Longevity: Vodka Man
Sillage & projection: Man Uomo
Value for money: Vodka Man
Versatility: Vodka Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Man Uomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Man UomoZara

Vodka ManParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 306 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 47%Had 37%Want 16%

Category winnerMan UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

62%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

282 votes

26%Love

53%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerMan UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVodka Man

SillageMan Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value91

Category winnerVodka ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

amber44%

woody30%

powdery100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

citrus42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePepperLemon

Heart

CinnamonNutmegCardamom

Base

Oriental notesWoody Notes

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

MintPepper

Base3 to 4 hours

Powdery NotesWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pepper, Cardamom and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Vodka Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day65

Night100

Category winnerVodka ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Men73

Unisex24

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#15,719

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerMan UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Man Uomo by Zara leans into a warm, spicy profile dominated by cinnamon and nutmeg. It serves as an accessible, budget-friendly option for those who enjoy the sweet, amber-forward aesthetic common in mass-market clubbing fragrances. Best suited for casual wear, nights out, or office settings in cooler autumn and winte…

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Vodka Man by Paris Elysees opens with a brisk punch of sweet mandarin orange and warm cardamom spice. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic burst of cool mint and sharp pepper emerges in the midsection, creating a fresh, lively contrast. The scent quickly anchors into a prominent base of powdery notes layered over …

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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 Uomo or Vodka Man?

Man Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories. Man Uomo is rated 3.95/5 from 306 votes; Vodka Man is rated 3.92/5 from 205 votes. Choose Man Uomo for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Vodka Man for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Man Uomo or Vodka Man?

Vodka Man lasts longest (Vodka Man 58/100, Man Uomo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Man Uomo or Vodka Man?

Projection is very close: Man Uomo 52/100, Vodka Man 50/100 for sillage.

Do Man Uomo and Vodka Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pepper, Cardamom and Woody Notes.

Is Man Uomo or Vodka Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vodka Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Man Uomo is the stronger pick. Vodka Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Man Uomo and Vodka Man?

Man Uomo has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Oriental notes and Woody Notes. Vodka Man has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mint and Pepper, a base of Powdery Notes and Woody Notes.