Fragrance comparison

Otto Kern Commitment Man vs Poker Face

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Otto Kern Commitment Man

Otto Kern

3.4212 votes

Rank #51,636 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Poker Face

Akbari

4.3010 votes

Rank #36,734 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poker Face takes 4 of 5 categories.

Otto Kern Commitment Man
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Poker Face
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Otto Kern Commitment Man1/5

Poker Face4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Otto Kern Commitment ManOtto Kern

Poker FaceAkbari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 28%Had 19%Want 53%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 40%Had 15%Want 45%

Category winnerPoker FaceRating 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

60%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPoker Face

SillageOtto Kern Commitment Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value68

Category winnerPoker FaceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

woody30%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, woody 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

GrapefruitLemonLime

Heart

Orange BlossomPink PepperCardamomJasmineNutmegWatery Notes

Base

Woody NotesSandalwoodLeatherCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Nutmeg. 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

Spring83

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,636

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#36,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPoker FaceHigher 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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Poker Face by Akbari opens with a bright, zesty citrus hit (grapefruit, lemon, lime), then turns into a modern fruity fresh spicy style. Wearers often describe an Invictus-like sweetness, with a berry and bubblegum feel, before it settles into woods, amber, musk, and a touch of leather. It reads confident and crowd-pl…

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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 Poker Face?

Poker Face takes 4 of 5 categories. Otto Kern Commitment Man is rated 3.42/5 from 12 votes; Poker Face is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Otto Kern Commitment Man for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Poker Face for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Otto Kern Commitment Man or Poker Face?

Poker Face lasts longest (Poker Face 68/100, Otto Kern Commitment Man 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Otto Kern Commitment Man or Poker Face?

Otto Kern Commitment Man projects furthest (Otto Kern Commitment Man 64/100, Poker Face 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Otto Kern Commitment Man and Poker Face smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is Otto Kern Commitment Man or Poker Face better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Otto Kern Commitment Man and Poker Face?

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. Poker Face has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Leather and Cedar.