Fragrance comparison

OWN III vs Parah Man

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

OWN III

Mith

3.676 votes

Rank #49,285 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Parah Man

Parah

4.0812 votes

Rank #36,177 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OWN III takes 2 of 3 categories.

OWN III
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Parah Man
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

OWN III2/3

Parah Man1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: OWN III
Sillage & projection: OWN III
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parah Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OWN IIIMith

Parah ManParah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 58%Had 4%Want 38%

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 21%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

25%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOWN III

SillageOWN III

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

green69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotAfrican Orange FlowerPetitgrainPepperCardamom

Heart

RoseTuberoseNarcissusJasminePeachGreen NotesBlack CurrantIris

Base

AmberMuskOrris RootCedarVetiverVanillaViolet LeafSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPepperBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Watery CyclamenCardamomJasmineAtlas Cedar

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverMuskAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Cardamom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Parah Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,285

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#36,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerParah ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

OWN III by Mith opens with a bright splash of crisp grapefruit, Italian bergamot, and zesty petitgrain balanced by a pinch of crushed black pepper and cardamom. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals a powdery floral heart of soft iris, orris root, velvety rose, and creamy jasmine layered over juicy …

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Parah Man by Parah delivers a crisp, bracing introduction to classic Mediterranean freshness. A burst of tart bergamot and biting black pepper cuts through immediately, softened by sweet orange blossom. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus flash settles into a breezy heart of watery cyclamen, warm cardamom, and clean At…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, OWN III or Parah Man?

OWN III takes 2 of 3 categories. OWN III is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Parah Man is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose OWN III for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Parah Man for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, OWN III or Parah Man?

OWN III lasts longest (OWN III 67/100, Parah Man 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, OWN III or Parah Man?

OWN III projects furthest (OWN III 50/100, Parah Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do OWN III and Parah Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Cardamom and Jasmine.

Is OWN III or Parah Man better for summer or winter?

OWN III suits day or night wear; Parah Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in OWN III and Parah Man?

OWN III has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, African Orange Flower and Petitgrain, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose, Narcissus and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk, Orris Root and Cedar. Parah Man has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Watery Cyclamen, Cardamom, Jasmine and Atlas Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Patchouli.