Fragrance comparison

Men & Bicycle vs The Scent Of Kvarner

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

4 wins

Men & Bicycle

Manufaktura

3.147 votes

Rank #65,135 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

The Scent Of Kvarner

Croatian Perfume House · 2018

2.333 votes

Rank #69,944 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Men & Bicycle takes 4 of 4 categories.

Men & Bicycle
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Scent Of Kvarner
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.

Men & Bicycle4/4

The Scent Of Kvarner0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Men & BicycleManufaktura

The Scent Of KvarnerCroatian Perfume House

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 80%Had 13%Want 7%

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate33

Category winners

LongevityMen & Bicycle

SillageMen & Bicycle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value0

Category winnerMen & BicycleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

herbal70%

green60%

soft spicy50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

violet84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

SageMintWater Notes

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverAmber

Top

VioletBergamotBasilOrangeOlive

Heart

NutmegCinnamonBay LeafCardamomSageMintFigRosemary

Base

VetiverPalm LeafSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Sage and Mint. Durations are only published for Men & Bicycle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night22

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Casual 47%Work 36%Date 11%Party 7%

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,944

PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec

Launched2018

Reviews0

Category winnerMen & BicycleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manufaktura Men & Bicycle hits the skin like a splash of cold mountain creek water on a warm morning. The initial blast releases a sharp squeeze of yellow lemon, bitter bergamot, and sweet orange peel. It wakes you up fast. Within five minutes, the sharp alcohol flash evaporates, letting crushed mint leaves and clean …

Reviews →

The Scent Of Kvarner from Croatian Perfume House smells like a fresh Mediterranean herb garden touched by sea air. It opens with sweet violet petals, zesty bergamot, orange, and savory green olive. As the initial brightness settles, warm kitchen spices of cinnamon and nutmeg mingle with aromatic bay leaf, garden sage,…

Reviews →

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, Men & Bicycle or The Scent Of Kvarner?

Men & Bicycle takes 4 of 4 categories. Men & Bicycle is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes; The Scent Of Kvarner is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Men & Bicycle for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Scent Of Kvarner for a fresh spicy and aromatic character.

Which lasts longer, Men & Bicycle or The Scent Of Kvarner?

Men & Bicycle lasts longest (Men & Bicycle 53/100, The Scent Of Kvarner 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Men & Bicycle or The Scent Of Kvarner?

Men & Bicycle projects furthest (Men & Bicycle 45/100, The Scent Of Kvarner 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Men & Bicycle and The Scent Of Kvarner smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Sage and Mint.

Is Men & Bicycle or The Scent Of Kvarner better for summer or winter?

Men & Bicycle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Men & Bicycle and The Scent Of Kvarner?

Men & Bicycle has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Sage, Mint and Water Notes, a base of Vetiver and Amber. The Scent Of Kvarner has top notes of Violet, Bergamot, Basil and Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Bay Leaf and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Palm Leaf, Sandalwood and Musk.