Fragrance comparison

Pure Man vs You

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 345 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pure Man

Bruno Banani

3.78170 votes

Rank #14,854 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

You

Desigual

3.63175 votes

Rank #17,177 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pure Man
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
You
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Pure Man4/7

You3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pure ManBruno Banani

YouDesigual

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 170 votes

Have 36%Had 53%Want 11%

3.63/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerPure ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

59%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

170 votes

14%Love

53%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerPure ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityPure Man

SillageYou

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value71

Category winnerYouBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

anis61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

coffee61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AniseMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamotCardamom

Heart

JasmineCedarCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodAmberMuskBenzoinVetiver

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeRhubarbGrapefruitViolet

Heart2-3 hrs

Tonka BeanBenzoinCedarMuskOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

PralineCoffeeCardamomJasmine

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom. Durations are only published for You, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter87

Day–

Night–

Spring47

Summer41

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerYouMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,854

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#17,177

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerPure ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pure Man by Bruno Banani is a budget-friendly option launched in 2006. It combines citrus accents of mandarin orange and grapefruit with warm cardamom and dry vetiver. It is a solid pick for casual daytime wear during mild spring afternoons when you need a simple scent for running quick errands.

Reviews →

Desigual You opens with an energetic splash of bitter bergamot, tart grapefruit, and crisp rhubarb that immediately cuts through the air. Within fifteen minutes, that brisk citrus freshness softens into an inviting heart of warm benzoin, velvety violet, and creamy tonka bean. The true comfort lies in the drydown, wher…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pure Man or You?

Pure Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Pure Man is rated 3.78/5 from 170 votes; You is rated 3.63/5 from 175 votes. Choose Pure Man for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose You for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pure Man or You?

Pure Man lasts longest (Pure Man 58/100, You 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Man or You?

You projects furthest (You 59/100, Pure Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Man and You smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom.

Is Pure Man or You better for summer or winter?

For summer, You is the stronger pick. For winter, You is the stronger pick. You suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure Man and You?

Pure Man has top notes of Anise, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Cedar and Cyclamen, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Benzoin. You has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rhubarb and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Cedar and Musk, a base of Praline, Coffee, Cardamom and Jasmine.