Fragrance comparison

Nº 8 vs Private Only for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

Nº 8

SG79 STHLM

3.8919 votes

Rank #40,805 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Private Only for Men

IKKS

4.005 votes

Rank #45,762 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Private Only for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nº 8
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Private Only for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Nº 81/4

Private Only for Men3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Private Only for Men
Sillage & projection: Private Only for Men
Value for money: Private Only for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nº 8

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nº 8SG79 STHLM

Private Only for MenIKKS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

32%Like

21%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPrivate Only for Men

SillagePrivate Only for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPrivate Only for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

fresh50%

aromatic100%

amber92%

woody84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitSageVerbenaCardamom

Heart

Green TeaGingerGreen NotesRosePear

Base

VetiverMuskCedar

Top

SageCardamomGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

White AmberCashmere WoodCypressLavender

Base

Tonka BeanMuskVetiverCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Sage and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer100

Fall33

Winter22

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#45,762

PerfumerAlexandre Illan

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNº 8Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SG79 STHLM Nº 8 offers a crisp, tea-centric experience that feels like a breath of cool Scandinavian air. The scent combines bright citrus with herbal undertones, making it a refreshing companion for warm summer mornings. It sits lightly on the skin, offering a clean, understated presence for casual daily wear.

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Private Only for Men opens with citrus, sage, and cardamom, then settles into a smooth amber-woody base with musk, tonka, and soft woods. It reads clean, warm, and gently spicy rather than loud. This looks best for someone who wants an easy masculine EDT with an aromatic top and a musky, slightly powdery drydown. The …

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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, Nº 8 or Private Only for Men?

Private Only for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Nº 8 is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes; Private Only for Men is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Nº 8 for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Private Only for Men for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nº 8 or Private Only for Men?

Private Only for Men lasts longest (Private Only for Men 73/100, Nº 8 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nº 8 or Private Only for Men?

Private Only for Men projects furthest (Private Only for Men 50/100, Nº 8 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nº 8 and Private Only for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Sage and Cardamom.

Is Nº 8 or Private Only for Men better for summer or winter?

Nº 8 suits daytime wear; Private Only for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nº 8 and Private Only for Men?

Nº 8 has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Sage and Verbena, heart notes of Green Tea, Ginger, Green Notes and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Cedar. Private Only for Men has top notes of Sage, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of White Amber, Cashmere Wood, Cypress and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Vetiver and Cedar.