Paul Smith Man 2 vs Georgette
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Paul Smith Man 2 takes 6 of 7 categories.
Paul Smith Man 2Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
GeorgetteChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Paul Smith Man 26/7
Georgette1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Paul Smith Man 2
- Community sentiment
- Paul Smith Man 2
- Longevity
- Paul Smith Man 2
- Sillage & projection
- Paul Smith Man 2
- Value for money
- Paul Smith Man 2
- Versatility
- Georgette
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Paul Smith Man 2
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Paul Smith Man 2Paul SmithGeorgetteTeresa HelbigWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.56/ 5 · 168 votes
Have 47%Had 31%Want 22%
3.62/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 42%Had 22%Want 36%
Category winnerPaul Smith Man 2Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
49%Like
8%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
95 votes
31%Love
28%Like
16%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerPaul Smith Man 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPaul Smith Man 2
SillagePaul Smith Man 2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPaul Smith Man 2Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
musky77%
powdery69%
cinnamon61%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
floral84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
leather61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomGrapefruitGranny Smith appleMandarin Orange
Heart
Cashmere WoodCinnamonNutmegLavender
Base
SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanVirginia Cedar
Top
MagnoliaCardamomMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
NutmegOrange BlossomVirginia CedarLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Australian SandalwoodLeatherSiam BenzoinBourbon VanillaLabdanumIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange 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 seasonSpring45
Summer41
Fall100
Winter83
Day77
Night100
Spring90
Summer90
Fall100
Winter30
Day100
Night30
Category winnerGeorgetteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,300
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews28
Overall rank#48,753
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerPaul Smith Man 2Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPaul Smith Man 2 is a woody spicy EDT that opens with bright citrus, green apple and cardamom, then turns warmer with nutmeg, cinnamon and soft woods. It usually wears as a sweet, slightly powdery designer scent with a fresh edge. It suits someone who wants an easy autumn to spring daily fragrance at a fair price. Sam…
Reviews →Teresa Helbig Georgette opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and grapefruit, backed by the cool spice of cardamom. As it settles, the fragrance shifts into a dry cedar and nutmeg core, eventually resting on a warm base of leather and bourbon vanilla. It is a subtle, woody scent designed for crisp autumn days wh…
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, Paul Smith Man 2 or Georgette?
Paul Smith Man 2 takes 6 of 7 categories. Paul Smith Man 2 is rated 3.56/5 from 168 votes; Georgette is rated 3.62/5 from 32 votes. Choose Paul Smith Man 2 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Georgette for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Paul Smith Man 2 or Georgette?
Paul Smith Man 2 lasts longest (Paul Smith Man 2 69/100, Georgette 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Paul Smith Man 2 or Georgette?
Paul Smith Man 2 projects furthest (Paul Smith Man 2 63/100, Georgette 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Paul Smith Man 2 and Georgette smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg.
Is Paul Smith Man 2 or Georgette better for summer or winter?
For summer, Georgette is the stronger pick. For winter, Paul Smith Man 2 is the stronger pick. Paul Smith Man 2 suits evening wear; Georgette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Paul Smith Man 2 and Georgette?
Paul Smith Man 2 has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Granny Smith apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Virginia Cedar. Georgette has top notes of Magnolia, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orange Blossom, Virginia Cedar and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Leather, Siam Benzoin and Bourbon Vanilla.
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