Fragrance comparison

Masculin Barbare vs Men

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

Masculin Barbare

Bourjois

5.001 votes

Rank #44,562 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Men

O Boticário

3.68161 votes

Rank #27,769 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

Masculin Barbare
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Masculin Barbare1/4

Men3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Men
Sillage & projection: Masculin Barbare
Value for money: Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Masculin BarbareBourjois

MenO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.68/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 47%Had 45%Want 8%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

14%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

161 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMen

SillageMasculin Barbare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value69

Category winnerMenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

aquatic77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLavender

Heart

GeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SpicesCedarSandalwood

Top

Watery NotesLimeBergamotSicilian LemonBlack and Pink PepperSpicesCardamom

Heart

LavenderVioletBasilGeraniumNutmegLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherRock roseOakmossMuskAmberLabdanumSandalwoodCoumarin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer74

Fall71

Winter26

Day100

Night34

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,769

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bourjois Masculin Barbare opens with an invigorating burst of sharp bergamot paired with clean lavender. As the bright top notes settle on skin, geranium and lily of the valley introduce a crisp floral contrast that prevents the citrus from feeling overly sour. The base anchors the overall composition in dry cedar, wa…

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Men by O Boticário is a straightforward, refreshing daily fragrance built around bright citrus, clean aromatics, and grounded woods. The scent opens with an energetic splash of tart lime, Sicilian lemon, and crisp watery notes, sharpened by a pinch of crushed black pepper. As the initial citrus burst settles, gentle l…

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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, Masculin Barbare or Men?

Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Masculin Barbare is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Men is rated 3.68/5 from 161 votes. Choose Masculin Barbare for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Masculin Barbare or Men?

They last about the same: Men 55/100, Masculin Barbare 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Masculin Barbare or Men?

Masculin Barbare projects furthest (Masculin Barbare 80/100, Men 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masculin Barbare and Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Masculin Barbare or Men better for summer or winter?

Masculin Barbare suits evening wear; Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masculin Barbare and Men?

Masculin Barbare has top notes of Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Spices, Cedar and Sandalwood. Men has top notes of Watery Notes, Lime, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Basil and Geranium, a base of Leather, Rock rose, Oakmoss and Musk.