Fragrance comparison

Menthe Fraiche vs Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 907 ratings analysed

Menthe Fraiche

James Heeley

4.01902 votes

Rank #29,645 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #25,265 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Man takes 2 of 3 categories.

Menthe Fraiche
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.

Menthe Fraiche1/3

Man2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Menthe FraicheJames Heeley

ManJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 902 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

43%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

902 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityMan

SillageMenthe Fraiche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

floral44%

woody30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintBergamot

Heart

Green TeaFreesia

Base

Virginia Cedar

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Freesia and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer100

Fall13

Winter9

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex75

Women6

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,265

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Menthe Fraiche opens with the crisp, cooling sensation of crushed mint leaves and sharp Sicilian bergamot. It feels like stepping into a damp, shaded herb garden on a hot July morning. As the initial splash settles, the scent shifts into a clean, watery green tea accord, supported by a soft floral touch of freesia. Th…

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Man by Judith Williams opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and bergamot, settling into a clean, aromatic heart of rosemary and lavender. This versatile blend leans into a woody base of cedar and teak wood, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office environments where you want to maintain a polished,…

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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, Menthe Fraiche or Man?

Man takes 2 of 3 categories. Menthe Fraiche is rated 4.01/5 from 902 votes; Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes. Choose Menthe Fraiche for a green and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Menthe Fraiche or Man?

Man lasts longest (Man 60/100, Menthe Fraiche 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Menthe Fraiche or Man?

Menthe Fraiche projects furthest (Menthe Fraiche 49/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Menthe Fraiche and Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Freesia and Virginia Cedar.

Is Menthe Fraiche or Man better for summer or winter?

Menthe Fraiche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Menthe Fraiche and Man?

Menthe Fraiche has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Green Tea and Freesia, a base of Virginia Cedar. Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.