Fragrance comparison

Oratorio vs Reflection 45 Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,108 ratings analysed

Oratorio

Pigmentarium

4.1285 votes

Rank #32,358 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Reflection 45 Man

Amouage

4.402,023 votes

Rank #25,968 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reflection 45 Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

Oratorio
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Reflection 45 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Oratorio2/7

Reflection 45 Man5/7

Ratings & consensus: Reflection 45 Man
Community sentiment: Reflection 45 Man
Longevity: Reflection 45 Man
Sillage & projection: Reflection 45 Man
Value for money: Oratorio
Versatility: Oratorio
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Reflection 45 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OratorioPigmentarium

Reflection 45 ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

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 hate

44%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

85 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityReflection 45 Man

SillageReflection 45 Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value22

Category winnerOratorioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

citrus83%

balsamic74%

fresh spicy65%

white floral56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeNeroli

Heart

OlibanumCedarAtlas CedarJasmine

Base

OpoponaxPatchouli

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper

Heart

IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla

Base

OlibanumCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Olibanum, Atlas Cedar and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOratorioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex64

Women2

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,358

PerfumerThéo Belmas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,968

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerReflection 45 ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oratorio by Pigmentarium matches bright mandarin orange with cold, smoky incense. It is a dry, woody scent that moves from a sparkling citrus opening to a heavy base of opoponax and cedar. Designed for those who appreciate quiet, architectural fragrances, it performs best during crisp autumn mornings and formal evenin…

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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.

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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, Oratorio or Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Oratorio is rated 4.12/5 from 85 votes; Reflection 45 Man is rated 4.40/5 from 2,023 votes. Choose Oratorio for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Reflection 45 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Oratorio or Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man lasts longest (Reflection 45 Man 82/100, Oratorio 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oratorio or Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man projects furthest (Reflection 45 Man 62/100, Oratorio 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oratorio and Reflection 45 Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Olibanum, Atlas Cedar and Jasmine.

Is Oratorio or Reflection 45 Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oratorio is the stronger pick. For winter, Oratorio is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oratorio and Reflection 45 Man?

Oratorio has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Olibanum, Cedar, Atlas Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax and Patchouli. 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.