Fragrance comparison

Men vs Trekking

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 251 ratings analysed

Men

O Boticário

3.68161 votes

Rank #30,864 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Trekking

Avon

4.2390 votes

Rank #31,602 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Trekking takes 4 of 7 categories.

Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Trekking
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Men3/7

Trekking4/7

Ratings & consensus: Trekking
Community sentiment: Trekking
Longevity: Men
Sillage & projection: Trekking
Value for money: Trekking
Versatility: Men
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

TrekkingAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 47%Had 45%Want 8%

4.23/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 21%Had 67%Want 12%

Category winnerTrekkingRating 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

40%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerTrekkingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMen

SillageTrekking

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value78

Category winnerTrekkingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

aquatic77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match53%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

Notes

CitrusesBergamotLavenderSpicy NotesPatchouliCoumarinGeraniumWoodsy NotesOakmossLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall71

Winter26

Day100

Night34

Spring72

Summer100

Fall22

Winter9

Day100

Night24

Category winnerMenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,864

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,602

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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Trekking by Avon opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bright citruses before settling into fresh lavender and green geranium. A woody base of oakmoss, patchouli, and coumarin adds an earthy, old-school spine. Designed as a crisp daytime cologne for spring and summer, it delivers an easygoing herbal profile for cas…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Men or Trekking?

Trekking takes 4 of 7 categories. Men is rated 3.68/5 from 161 votes; Trekking is rated 4.23/5 from 90 votes. Choose Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Trekking for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Men or Trekking?

Men lasts longest (Men 55/100, Trekking 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Men or Trekking?

Trekking projects furthest (Trekking 50/100, Men 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Men and Trekking smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Men or Trekking better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Men and Trekking?

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. Trekking features Citruses, Bergamot, Lavender, Spicy Notes and Patchouli.