Fragrance comparison

Match vs The Man Of Luxury

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

3 wins

Match

Der Duft

3.9647 votes

Rank #16,280 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

The Man Of Luxury

Otto Kern

3.001 votes

Rank #64,812 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Match takes 3 of 3 categories.

Match
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Man Of Luxury
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character.

Match3/3

The Man Of Luxury0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatchDer Duft

The Man Of LuxuryOtto Kern

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 48%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

47 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityMatch

SillageMatch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

powdery65%

aromatic48%

citrus30%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesCedarBlack PepperCuminSandalwoodVetiverGingerGrapefruitSuedeAmbroxanIris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitGingerApple

Heart

Black PepperLavenderMineral notes

Base

VetiverAmbroxanWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Black Pepper, Vetiver and Ginger. Durations are only published for Match, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer65

Fall100

Winter76

Day85

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex48

Women0

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 26%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,280

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#64,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMatchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Der Duft Match captures the tactile friction of striking a matchstick against sandpaper. It opens with an invigorating flash of tart grapefruit and sharp ginger before unveiling a spicy, woody heart. Black pepper and warm cumin provide dry heat against clean cedar and creamy sandalwood. As it warms on the skin, a soft…

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Otto Kern The Man Of Luxury opens with bright grapefruit, crisp apple, and zesty ginger before settling into a heart of black pepper, mineral notes, and clean lavender. As it dries down, dry vetiver and smooth ambroxan hug the skin. It works best during warm spring mornings or casual office workdays where a quiet scen…

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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, Match or The Man Of Luxury?

Match takes 3 of 3 categories. Match is rated 3.96/5 from 47 votes; The Man Of Luxury is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Match for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Man Of Luxury for a fresh spicy and woody character.

Which lasts longer, Match or The Man Of Luxury?

Match lasts longest (Match 73/100, The Man Of Luxury 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Match or The Man Of Luxury?

Match projects furthest (Match 56/100, The Man Of Luxury 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Match and The Man Of Luxury smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Black Pepper, Vetiver and Ginger.

Is Match or The Man Of Luxury better for summer or winter?

Match suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Match and The Man Of Luxury?

Match features Woody Notes, Cedar, Black Pepper, Cumin and Sandalwood. The Man Of Luxury has top notes of Grapefruit, Ginger and Apple, heart notes of Black Pepper, Lavender and Mineral notes, a base of Vetiver, Ambroxan and Woody Notes.