Fragrance comparison

Prime Esmerald vs I’MAN Atomic

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Prime Esmerald

LELAS

3.504 votes

Rank #57,397 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

I’MAN Atomic

Ciclo Cosméticos

3.5317 votes

Rank #56,851 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prime Esmerald takes 3 of 5 categories.

Prime Esmerald
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.
I’MAN Atomic
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Prime Esmerald3/5

I’MAN Atomic2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prime Esmerald
Sillage & projection: Prime Esmerald
Value for money: I’MAN Atomic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Prime Esmerald
Fragranxe ranking: I’MAN Atomic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prime EsmeraldLELAS

I’MAN AtomicCiclo Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%

3.53/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 31%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

29%Love

18%Like

35%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityPrime Esmerald

SillagePrime Esmerald

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value84

Category winnerI’MAN AtomicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

marine83%

aromatic74%

mossy65%

earthy56%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesGrapefruitTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineBay Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

Guaiac WoodOakmossPatchouliAmber

Top20-30 mins

Watery NotesGrapefruitTangerineLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Bay LeafJasmineSandalwood

Base4-6 hrs

Guaiac WoodOakmossPatchouli

Category winnerPrime EsmeraldLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter63

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 35%Work 29%Party 19%Date 16%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 40%Work 28%Party 18%Date 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#56,851

PerfumerLuciana Bergamasco

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerI’MAN AtomicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prime Esmerald opens with a brisk, sharp blast of sea notes, zesty grapefruit, and tart tangerine. It grabs attention immediately. The salty aquatic rush feels crisp and invigorating on warm skin, though the first two minutes carry a distinct alcohol lift before the oils settle. As the citrus sparkle eases, herbal bay…

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I’MAN Atomic by Ciclo Cosméticos hits your skin like a plunge into cool coastal water under morning sun. A quick splash of tart grapefruit, sharp lemon, and juicy tangerine cuts through the air immediately. It feels energizing. Within ten minutes, aromatic bay leaf and clean watery notes rise up to tame the sharp citr…

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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, Prime Esmerald or I’MAN Atomic?

Prime Esmerald takes 3 of 5 categories. Prime Esmerald is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; I’MAN Atomic is rated 3.53/5 from 17 votes. Choose Prime Esmerald for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose I’MAN Atomic for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Prime Esmerald or I’MAN Atomic?

Prime Esmerald lasts longest (Prime Esmerald 93/100, I’MAN Atomic 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prime Esmerald or I’MAN Atomic?

Prime Esmerald projects furthest (Prime Esmerald 92/100, I’MAN Atomic 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prime Esmerald and I’MAN Atomic smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Tangerine, Jasmine and Bay Leaf.

Is Prime Esmerald or I’MAN Atomic better for summer or winter?

Prime Esmerald suits daytime wear; I’MAN Atomic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prime Esmerald and I’MAN Atomic?

Prime Esmerald has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber. I’MAN Atomic has top notes of Watery Notes, Grapefruit, Tangerine and Lemon, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss and Patchouli.