Fragrance comparison

Otto Kern Commitment Man vs Lhotse

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

Otto Kern Commitment Man

Otto Kern

3.4212 votes

Rank #52,132 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Lhotse

O Boticário

3.676 votes

Rank #64,880 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lhotse takes 2 of 3 categories.

Otto Kern Commitment Man
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lhotse
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Otto Kern Commitment Man1/3

Lhotse2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Otto Kern Commitment ManOtto Kern

LhotseO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 28%Had 19%Want 53%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 7%Had 70%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityLhotse

SillageLhotse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

woody30%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeMintGrapefruit

Heart

MartiniCardamomNutmeg

Base

CedarVetiver

Top

GrapefruitBergamotLimeKumquatGingerMint

Heart

Spicy NotesCardamomBlack PepperNutmegGeraniumFreesia

Base

AmberPatchouliSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Mint, Grapefruit 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

Spring100

Summer29

Fall71

Winter71

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,132

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#64,880

PerfumerThierry Bessard

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOtto Kern Commitment ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Otto Kern Commitment Man opens with an energetic burst of tart lime, bitter grapefruit, and cool blue mint. As the bright citrus top settles on skin, an unexpected vermouth and martini accord emerges alongside dry nutmeg and warm cardamom, giving the heart a crisp cocktail profile. The foundation stays grounded in cle…

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Lhotse by O Boticário is a lively Citrus Aromatic cologne built around an energetic clash of tangy citrus, cool herbs, and zesty kitchen spices. It opens with an invigorating rush of tart grapefruit, juicy lime, sweet kumquat, and cold crushed mint, balanced immediately by the warmth of freshly grated ginger. As the b…

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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, Otto Kern Commitment Man or Lhotse?

Lhotse takes 2 of 3 categories. Otto Kern Commitment Man is rated 3.42/5 from 12 votes; Lhotse is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Otto Kern Commitment Man for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lhotse for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Otto Kern Commitment Man or Lhotse?

Lhotse lasts longest (Lhotse 60/100, Otto Kern Commitment Man 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Otto Kern Commitment Man or Lhotse?

Lhotse projects furthest (Lhotse 81/100, Otto Kern Commitment Man 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Otto Kern Commitment Man and Lhotse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Mint, Grapefruit and Cardamom.

Is Otto Kern Commitment Man or Lhotse better for summer or winter?

Otto Kern Commitment Man suits daytime wear; Lhotse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Otto Kern Commitment Man and Lhotse?

Otto Kern Commitment Man has top notes of Lime, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Martini, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar and Vetiver. Lhotse has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lime and Kumquat, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar.