Fragrance comparison

Overture Man vs Wow Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,339 ratings analysed

3 wins

Overture Man

Amouage

4.252,338 votes

Rank #25,327 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Wow Extrait de Parfum

Profumi Di Polignano

4.001 votes

Rank #67,346 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overture Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Overture Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Wow Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Overture Man3/4

Wow Extrait de Parfum1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Overture Man
Sillage & projection: Overture Man
Value for money: Wow Extrait de Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Overture Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Overture ManAmouage

Wow Extrait de ParfumProfumi Di Polignano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 2,338 votes

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOverture Man

SillageOverture Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value75

Category winnerWow Extrait de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

smoky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

rose61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegGingerGrapefruit

Heart

MyrrhBenzoinCinnamonLabdanumMastic or LentisquePatchouliGeranium

Base

Animal notesSmokeIncenseLeatherSandalwoodClary Sage

Top30 to 45 minutes

CuminCinnamonCorianderCardamom

Heart2 to 3 hours

RosePlumGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base5 to 8 hours

MuskVanillaBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCumin, Cardamom, Benzoin and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Wow Extrait de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,327

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,346

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOverture ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Overture Man opens with a sharp grapefruit citrus note mixed with heavy cognac booze and warm cumin. The scent settles into dark, resinous myrrh and dry wood, wrapping the wearer in a smoky, leather shield. It is a bold, challenging fragrance made for formal winter nights.

Reviews →

Wow Extrait de Parfum by Profumi Di Polignano brings together intense culinary spice, dark fruit, and rich amber warmth. The opening hits immediately with aromatic cardamom, dry coriander, and hot cinnamon, sharpened by an earthy dose of cumin. As the initial heat settles, a plush core of juicy plum, velvety rose, swe…

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, Overture Man or Wow Extrait de Parfum?

Overture Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Overture Man is rated 4.25/5 from 2,338 votes; Wow Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Overture Man for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Wow Extrait de Parfum for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Overture Man or Wow Extrait de Parfum?

Overture Man lasts longest (Overture Man 86/100, Wow Extrait de Parfum 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Overture Man or Wow Extrait de Parfum?

Overture Man projects furthest (Overture Man 78/100, Wow Extrait de Parfum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Overture Man and Wow Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cumin, Cardamom, Benzoin and Cinnamon.

Is Overture Man or Wow Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Wow Extrait de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Overture Man and Wow Extrait de Parfum?

Overture Man has top notes of Cognac, Cumin, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Benzoin, Cinnamon and Labdanum, a base of Animal notes, Smoke, Incense and Leather. Wow Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Cumin, Cinnamon, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Plum, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.