Fragrance comparison

Playmaker vs S. Men

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

Playmaker

Crusita · 2023

3.449 votes

Rank #59,242 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

S. Men

Eudora

4.5819 votes

Rank #31,415 OzonicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Playmaker takes 3 of 4 categories.

Playmaker
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
S. Men
Choose it for a ozonic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Playmaker3/4

S. Men1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Playmaker
Sillage & projection: Playmaker
Value for money: Playmaker
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: S. Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PlaymakerCrusita

S. MenEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 45%Had 5%Want 50%

4.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

58%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityPlaymaker

SillagePlaymaker

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPlaymakerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic86%

warm spicy72%

patchouli58%

herbal44%

ozonic30%

ozonic100%

woody86%

aquatic72%

soft spicy58%

green44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeavesPepperBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

NutmegSageGeranium

Base

PatchouliAgarwoodOpoponaxStyraxAmber

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperPepper

Heart2-3 hrs

Violet Leaves

Base4-6 hrs

Woodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaves and Pepper. Durations are only published for S. Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer80

Fall80

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Spring27

Summer0

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,242

PerfumerAmandine Clerc-Marie

Launched2023

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,415

PerfumerIsaac Sinclair, Philippe Roques

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerS. MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crusita Playmaker opens with an invigorating splash of tart grapefruit and sparkling bergamot, sharpened by cracked black pepper and green, ozonic violet leaves. As the brisk citrus top fades, the scent transitions into a dry, aromatic heart of herbal sage, clean geranium petals, and warm culinary nutmeg. The deep dry…

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Eudora S. Men cuts through the air with a brisk crack of black pepper and vibrant pink pepper before settling into cool, watery violet leaves and dry cedar-like woodsy notes. The contrast is immediate. Crisp ozonic tones balance the warm spice within minutes, keeping the fragrance sharp, clean, and understated. It wea…

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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, Playmaker or S. Men?

Playmaker takes 3 of 4 categories. Playmaker is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes; S. Men is rated 4.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Playmaker for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose S. Men for a ozonic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Playmaker or S. Men?

Playmaker lasts longest (Playmaker 71/100, S. Men 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Playmaker or S. Men?

Playmaker projects furthest (Playmaker 61/100, S. Men 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Playmaker and S. Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and ozonic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaves and Pepper.

Is Playmaker or S. Men better for summer or winter?

Playmaker suits evening wear; S. Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Playmaker and S. Men?

Playmaker has top notes of Violet Leaves, Pepper, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nutmeg, Sage and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood, Opoponax and Styrax. S. Men has top notes of Pink Pepper and Pepper, heart notes of Violet Leaves, a base of Woodsy Notes.