Perry Man vs Fracas for Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
94%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Perry Man takes 4 of 7 categories.
Perry ManChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fracas for MenChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Perry Man4/7
Fracas for Men2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Perry Man
- Community sentiment
- Perry Man
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Fracas for Men
- Value for money
- Perry Man
- Versatility
- Fracas for Men
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Perry Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Perry ManPerry EllisFracas for MenRobert PiguetWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.53/ 5 · 91 votes
Have 42%Had 42%Want 15%
2.46/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 35%Had 19%Want 46%
Category winnerPerry ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
47%Like
3%Ok
30%Dislike
1%Hate
91 votes
28%Love
32%Like
4%Ok
36%Dislike
0%Hate
47 votes
Category winnerPerry ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageFracas for Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPerry ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
musky84%
rose77%
patchouli69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
woody92%
rose84%
musky77%
amber69%
patchouli61%
Scent match94%Very similar · both citrus, woody and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLimeNeroliApple
Heart
RosePatchouliTeak Wood
Base
MuskVanillaLabdanum
Top
AppleLimeNeroliBergamot
Heart
RoseTeak WoodPatchouli
Base
LabdanumMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Neroli and Apple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer73
Fall62
Winter31
Day100
Night32
Spring100
Summer78
Fall89
Winter78
Day100
Night67
Category winnerFracas for MenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,445
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews24
Overall rank#19,831
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerPerry ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPerry Man by Perry Ellis opens with a bright flash of bergamot, green apple, and tart lime. As the initial citrus sharpness quiets down, earthy patchouli and sour rose mingle with a dominant teak wood core. A quiet base of musk and light vanilla keeps the scent grounded during casual spring daywear.
Reviews →Fracas for Men is a bold vintage scent from 1990 centered on apple, lime, and teak wood. It offers an unapologetic, aromatic experience that performs best in cooler weather or formal evening settings. This fragrance leans traditional, reflecting the style of its era while providing a distinct, woodsy profile for those…
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, Perry Man or Fracas for Men?
Perry Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Perry Man is rated 3.53/5 from 91 votes; Fracas for Men is rated 2.46/5 from 55 votes. Choose Perry Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fracas for Men for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Perry Man or Fracas for Men?
They last about the same: Perry Man 62/100, Fracas for Men 62/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Perry Man or Fracas for Men?
Fracas for Men projects furthest (Fracas for Men 68/100, Perry Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Perry Man and Fracas for Men smell similar?
Very similar: a 94% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Neroli and Apple.
Is Perry Man or Fracas for Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fracas for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Fracas for Men is the stronger pick. Perry Man suits daytime wear; Fracas for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Perry Man and Fracas for Men?
Perry Man has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Neroli and Apple, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Teak Wood, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Labdanum. Fracas for Men has top notes of Apple, Lime, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Teak Wood and Patchouli, a base of Labdanum, Musk and Vanilla.
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