Nubes vs Reflection 45 Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reflection 45 Man takes 4 of 7 categories.
NubesChoose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Reflection 45 ManChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Nubes3/7
Reflection 45 Man4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Reflection 45 Man
- Community sentiment
- Reflection 45 Man
- Longevity
- Reflection 45 Man
- Sillage & projection
- Reflection 45 Man
- Value for money
- Nubes
- Versatility
- Nubes
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nubes
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NubesWide SocietyReflection 45 ManAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 50%Had 21%Want 29%
4.40/ 5 · 2,023 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerReflection 45 ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
49%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
80 votes
66%Love
18%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
2,023 votes
Category winnerReflection 45 ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityReflection 45 Man
SillageReflection 45 Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNubesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
musky91%
violet83%
woody74%
vanilla65%
amber56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AngelicaBergamot
Heart
VioletIrisHedioneCyclamen
Base
MuskVanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanMyrrhVetiver
Top
LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper
Heart
IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla
Base
OlibanumCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax
InformationalShared notesAngelica, Iris, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer61
Fall78
Winter48
Day100
Night17
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter92
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNubesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,290
PerfumerEmilie Coppermann
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#25,968
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNubesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNubes opens as a soft violet and iris scent with a cool, airy feel, then settles into clean musk, smooth woods and a gentle vanilla-tonka warmth. It reads light, powdery and polished rather than loud. This is a good fit if you enjoy delicate musky florals with a weightless texture. It feels especially easy for daytime…
Reviews →Reflection 45 Man opens with a sharp burst of juniper and cardomom before settling into a powdery iris core. It is a dense, high-concentration perfume that suits formal winter evenings and cool spring mornings when you need a scent that projects refinement.
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, Nubes or Reflection 45 Man?
Reflection 45 Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Nubes is rated 3.83/5 from 98 votes; Reflection 45 Man is rated 4.40/5 from 2,023 votes. Choose Nubes for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Reflection 45 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Nubes or Reflection 45 Man?
Reflection 45 Man lasts longest (Reflection 45 Man 82/100, Nubes 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nubes or Reflection 45 Man?
Reflection 45 Man projects furthest (Reflection 45 Man 62/100, Nubes 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nubes and Reflection 45 Man smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Angelica, Iris, Vanilla and Sandalwood.
Is Nubes or Reflection 45 Man better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nubes is the stronger pick. For winter, Reflection 45 Man is the stronger pick. Nubes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nubes and Reflection 45 Man?
Nubes has top notes of Angelica and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Hedione and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Reflection 45 Man has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Neroli and Angelica, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
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