Fragrance comparison

MTV Man vs Upbeat for Him

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

5 wins

MTV Man

MTV Perfumes

4.0424 votes

Rank #33,063 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Upbeat for Him

Mary Kay

4.0618 votes

Rank #46,673 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MTV Man takes 5 of 6 categories.

MTV Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Upbeat for Him
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

MTV Man5/6

Upbeat for Him1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MTV ManMTV Perfumes

Upbeat for HimMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 50%Had 28%Want 22%

4.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 40%Had 47%Want 14%

Category winnerMTV ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

67%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

22%Love

61%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMTV Man

SillageUpbeat for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value73

Category winnerMTV ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

amber58%

patchouli44%

woody30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, patchouli and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

SagePepper

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliTobaccoResinWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

LemongrassBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

PepperSage

Base4-5 hrs

PatchouliAmberMossLeather

Category winnerMTV ManLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer54

Fall85

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter11

Day100

Night34

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Casual 39%Work 25%Party 19%Date 17%

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Casual 45%Work 32%Date 13%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#46,673

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMTV ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MTV Man by MTV Perfumes is a straightforward woody aromatic scent built for casual comfort. It sprays on with an energetic pop. Crisp red apple immediately clashes with tart mandarin orange and sweet orange peel. Give it three minutes for the initial alcohol mist to clear. A brisk heart of clary sage and cracked black…

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Mary Kay Upbeat for Him bursts open with a bright blast of lemongrass, sharp bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. That initial citrus sparkle hits with crisp energy. Within fifteen minutes, the zesty opening calms down into an aromatic heart of crushed sage and black pepper. The peppery bite prevents the citrus from t…

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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, MTV Man or Upbeat for Him?

MTV Man takes 5 of 6 categories. MTV Man is rated 4.04/5 from 24 votes; Upbeat for Him is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes. Choose MTV Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Upbeat for Him for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MTV Man or Upbeat for Him?

They last about the same: MTV Man 55/100, Upbeat for Him 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, MTV Man or Upbeat for Him?

Upbeat for Him projects furthest (Upbeat for Him 50/100, MTV Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MTV Man and Upbeat for Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, patchouli and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sage, Pepper and Patchouli.

Is MTV Man or Upbeat for Him better for summer or winter?

MTV Man suits evening wear; Upbeat for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MTV Man and Upbeat for Him?

MTV Man has top notes of Red Apple, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Sage and Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Tobacco, Resin and Woody Notes. Upbeat for Him has top notes of Lemongrass, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pepper and Sage, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Moss and Leather.