My Rules vs Extreme Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
My Rules takes 3 of 5 categories.
My RulesChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Extreme ManChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
My Rules3/5
Extreme Man2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- My Rules
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Extreme Man
- Sillage & projection
- My Rules
- Value for money
- Extreme Man
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- My Rules
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
My RulesPlayboyExtreme ManPoliceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%
3.90/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 79%Had 16%Want 5%
Category winnerMy RulesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
46%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
20%Love
60%Like
10%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
Category winners
LongevityExtreme Man
SillageMy Rules
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerExtreme ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody65%
warm spicy30%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
lavender77%
earthy69%
green61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperBergamotMintArtemisia
Heart
LavenderHazelnutClearwoodSaltTonka Bean
Base
AmberwoodPatchouliMossCashmere Wood
Top
Black PepperLemonAppleMintPink Pepper
Heart
LavenderGeraniumNutmegWoodsy NotesCarrot Seeds
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodVetiverAmberMossCashmere Wood
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Mint, Lavender and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer47
Fall100
Winter71
Day100
Night93
Spring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,744
PerfumerCoralie Spicher
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#59,585
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMy RulesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMy Rules by Playboy opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and cool mint that quickly snaps your attention. A splash of citrusy bergamot and bitter artemisia keeps the top light, preventing the spice from becoming heavy. As the initial splash calms down, a warm heart of roasted hazelnut, clearwood, and soothing lave…
Reviews →Police Extreme Man opens with a sharp burst of crushed black pepper, zesty lemon, and crisp green apple. Spearmint adds a cool snap to the initial spray, balancing the fiery pink pepper before the composition shifts into its aromatic heart. As the initial citrus fizzes out, herbal lavandin and earthy geranium take ov…
Reviews →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, My Rules or Extreme Man?
My Rules takes 3 of 5 categories. My Rules is rated 4.38/5 from 24 votes; Extreme Man is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose My Rules for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Extreme Man for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, My Rules or Extreme Man?
Extreme Man lasts longest (Extreme Man 67/100, My Rules 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, My Rules or Extreme Man?
My Rules projects furthest (My Rules 53/100, Extreme Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do My Rules and Extreme Man smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Mint, Lavender and Patchouli.
Is My Rules or Extreme Man better for summer or winter?
My Rules suits day or night wear; Extreme Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in My Rules and Extreme Man?
My Rules has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Hazelnut, Clearwood and Salt, a base of Amberwood, Patchouli, Moss and Cashmere Wood. Extreme Man has top notes of Black Pepper, Lemon, Apple and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Nutmeg and Woodsy Notes, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Amber.
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