Fragrance comparison

Norell II vs Puma Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Norell II

Norell

4.502 votes

Rank #46,661 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Puma Man

Puma

4.0331 votes

Rank #18,412 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Puma Man takes 1 of 1 categories.

Norell II
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Puma Man
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Norell II0/1

Puma Man1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Norell IINorell

Puma ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

4.03/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 47%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

32%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

earthy69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match46%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

AldehydesGalbanumBergamotMintCoriander

Heart

MarigoldBulgarian RoseGeraniumJasmineSpicesFloral NotesTuberose

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherMuskAmberVanilla

Top15-30 mins

LimeJuniperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderSpicesFreesiaCorianderPimento

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Spices and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Puma Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer88

Fall29

Winter12

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 44%Work 32%Date 13%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,412

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerPuma ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Norell II opens with a sharp flash of green galbanum, crisp bergamot, and soapy aldehydes. As the initial fizz clears, marigold and Bulgarian rose emerge alongside a mossy base of oakmoss, vetiver, and subtle civet. Built for cool autumn evenings and crisp winter air, it fits formal dinners or quiet nights when you wa…

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Puma Man opens with an energetic burst of tart lime, bright bergamot, and crisp piney juniper that immediately wakes up your senses. Give it two minutes for the initial alcohol rush to settle. Soon after, a dry herbal heart of English lavender, cracked coriander, and warm pimento pepper moves forward, adding surprisin…

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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, Norell II or Puma Man?

Puma Man takes 1 of 1 categories. Norell II is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Puma Man is rated 4.03/5 from 31 votes. Choose Norell II for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Puma Man for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Norell II and Puma Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Spices and Oakmoss.

Is Norell II or Puma Man better for summer or winter?

Norell II suits evening wear; Puma Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Norell II and Puma Man?

Norell II has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Marigold, Bulgarian Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Puma Man has top notes of Lime, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Spices, Freesia and Coriander, a base of Leather, Oakmoss and Musk.