Fragrance comparison

Mexx Man vs Pancaldi

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 500 ratings analysed

Mexx Man

Mexx

3.20443 votes

Rank #18,099 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Pancaldi

4.3257 votes

Rank #12,744 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pancaldi takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mexx Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Pancaldi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mexx Man1/7

Pancaldi6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mexx ManMexx

PancaldiPancaldi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 443 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 41%Had 18%Want 42%

Category winnerPancaldiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

55%Like

16%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

199 votes

47%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerPancaldiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPancaldi

SillagePancaldi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value54

Category winnerMexx ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

leather60%

citrus50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangePineappleBasil

Heart

FirFernGeraniumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodCedarBirchOakmoss

Top

WormwoodJuniper BerriesBasilLemon VerbenaLemonBergamotLavenderThyme

Heart

FirCarnationClovesClary SageJasmineRoseFernCinnamon

Base

OakmossLeatherCastoreumPatchouliVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Basil, Fir and Fern. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer19

Fall94

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerPancaldiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#12,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerPancaldiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mexx Man is a light, easy aromatic fougere built around lavender, citrus, soft woods and a touch of pineapple sweetness. It opens fresh and slightly herbal, then settles into a clean woody dry-down with oakmoss and sandalwood keeping it classic. This is the kind of scent that suits everyday wear more than statement ma…

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Pancaldi opens with a sharp flash of wormwood, bergamot, and crisp juniper berries that quickly hooks into a dark pine forest heart. Released in 1989, this Italian powerhouse pairs bitter herbs with heavy cloves, carnation, and damp fir needles before dropping into a dense base of oakmoss, leather, and castoreum. It s…

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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, Mexx Man or Pancaldi?

Pancaldi takes 6 of 7 categories. Mexx Man is rated 3.20/5 from 443 votes; Pancaldi is rated 4.32/5 from 57 votes. Choose Mexx Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Pancaldi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mexx Man or Pancaldi?

Pancaldi lasts longest (Pancaldi 78/100, Mexx Man 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mexx Man or Pancaldi?

Pancaldi projects furthest (Pancaldi 65/100, Mexx Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mexx Man and Pancaldi smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Fir and Fern.

Is Mexx Man or Pancaldi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pancaldi is the stronger pick. For winter, Pancaldi is the stronger pick. Pancaldi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mexx Man and Pancaldi?

Mexx Man has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Basil, heart notes of Fir, Fern, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Birch and Oakmoss. Pancaldi has top notes of Wormwood, Juniper Berries, Basil and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Fir, Carnation, Cloves and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Castoreum and Patchouli.