Fragrance comparison

Men vs Sardegna

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 171 ratings analysed

4 wins

Men

O Boticário

3.68161 votes

Rank #28,727 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Sardegna

Mango

3.6010 votes

Rank #58,838 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Men takes 4 of 5 categories.

Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sardegna
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Men4/5

Sardegna1/5

Ratings & consensus: Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Men
Sillage & projection: Men
Value for money: Sardegna
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

MenO Boticário

SardegnaMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 47%Had 45%Want 8%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

Category winnerMenRating 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

0%Love

70%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityMen

SillageMen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value78

Category winnerSardegnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

aquatic77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

leather88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

animalic42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy 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

BergamotSpices

Heart2-3 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Base4-5 hrs

LeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Spices, Leather and Amber. Durations are only published for Sardegna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall71

Winter26

Day100

Night34

Spring100

Summer71

Fall71

Winter29

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,727

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,838

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMenHigher 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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Sardegna by Mango delivers an easygoing twist on warm Mediterranean style. It opens fast. A bright blast of bergamot mixes with cracked culinary spices, cutting through the initial alcohol lift within two minutes. You will not find heavy barnyard leather here. Instead, a clean woodsy heart emerges quickly, leading int…

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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 Sardegna?

Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Men is rated 3.68/5 from 161 votes; Sardegna is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sardegna for a citrus and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Men or Sardegna?

Men lasts longest (Men 55/100, Sardegna 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Men or Sardegna?

Men projects furthest (Men 47/100, Sardegna 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Men and Sardegna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Spices, Leather and Amber.

Is Men or Sardegna better for summer or winter?

Men suits daytime wear; Sardegna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Men and Sardegna?

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. Sardegna has top notes of Bergamot and Spices, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Leather and Amber.