Fragrance comparison

Men vs Puma Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 192 ratings analysed

Men

O Boticário

3.68161 votes

Rank #27,348 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Puma Man

Puma

4.0331 votes

Rank #18,412 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Puma Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Puma Man
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Men3/7

Puma Man4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MenO Boticário

Puma ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 47%Had 45%Want 8%

4.03/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 47%Want 27%

Category winnerPuma ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

161 votes

32%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerPuma ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMen

SillageMen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value72

Category winnerPuma ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

aquatic77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Watery NotesLimeBergamotSicilian LemonBlack and Pink PepperSpicesCardamom

Heart

LavenderVioletBasilGeraniumNutmegLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherRock roseOakmossMuskAmberLabdanumSandalwoodCoumarin

Top15-30 mins

LimeJuniperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderSpicesFreesiaCorianderPimento

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Spices and Lavender. Durations are only published for Puma Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall71

Winter26

Day100

Night34

Spring100

Summer88

Fall29

Winter12

Day100

Night31

Category winnerMenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 44%Work 32%Date 13%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,348

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,412

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerPuma ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Puma Man opens with an energetic burst of tart lime, bright bergamot, and crisp piney juniper that immediately wakes up your senses. Give it two minutes for the initial alcohol rush to settle. Soon after, a dry herbal heart of English lavender, cracked coriander, and warm pimento pepper moves forward, adding surprisin…

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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, Men or Puma Man?

Puma Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Men is rated 3.68/5 from 161 votes; Puma Man is rated 4.03/5 from 31 votes. Choose Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Puma Man for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Men or Puma Man?

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

Which projects more, Men or Puma Man?

Projection is very close: Men 47/100, Puma Man 46/100 for sillage.

Do Men and Puma Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Spices and Lavender.

Is Men or Puma Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Puma Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Men is the stronger pick. Men suits daytime wear; Puma Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Men and Puma Man?

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. Puma Man has top notes of Lime, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Spices, Freesia and Coriander, a base of Leather, Oakmoss and Musk.