Fragrance comparison

Men vs Nelsy (2012)

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Men

Manufaktura

4.754 votes

Rank #43,041 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Nelsy (2012)

Arno Sorel

3.8211 votes

Rank #46,344 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nelsy (2012) takes 2 of 3 categories.

Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nelsy (2012)
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Men1/3

Nelsy (2012)2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nelsy (2012)
Sillage & projection: Nelsy (2012)
Value for money: Not scored
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

MenManufaktura

Nelsy (2012)Arno Sorel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 82%Had 9%Want 9%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

18%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNelsy (2012)

SillageNelsy (2012)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

fruity69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineBergamotApple

Heart2-3 hrs

Sea NotesGeraniumAllspice

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliCedarTonka Bean

Top

TangerineLemonApple

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineHawthornGeraniumPine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Apple, Geranium and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night35

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manufaktura Men presents an uncomplicated, revitalizing aromatic aquatic blend built for direct sensory clarity. The initial spray delivers a crisp surge of bright tangerine and tart bergamot, backed by a slice of fresh green apple. This brisk orchard fruitiness quickly yields to a breezy maritime heart, where cool se…

Reviews →

Nelsy (2012) opens bright and fruity, with apple, tangerine and lemon leading into a soft floral heart. On skin it reads as a clean, soapy floral with a light woody sweetness underneath. It may suit shoppers who enjoy budget-friendly floral perfumes with a classic feel. Sampling first makes sense if you are sensitive…

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 or Nelsy (2012)?

Nelsy (2012) takes 2 of 3 categories. Men is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Nelsy (2012) is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nelsy (2012) for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Men or Nelsy (2012)?

Nelsy (2012) lasts longest (Nelsy (2012) 63/100, Men 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Men or Nelsy (2012)?

Nelsy (2012) projects furthest (Nelsy (2012) 53/100, Men 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Men and Nelsy (2012) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Apple, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is Men or Nelsy (2012) better for summer or winter?

Men suits daytime wear; Nelsy (2012) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Men and Nelsy (2012)?

Men has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Sea Notes, Geranium and Allspice, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Tonka Bean. Nelsy (2012) has top notes of Tangerine, Lemon and Apple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Hawthorn and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar.