Fragrance comparison

Qing vs Sashka Man

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

3 wins

Qing

Papa James

5.003 votes

Rank #40,605 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Sashka Man

M. Micallef

3.9212 votes

Rank #51,480 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Qing takes 3 of 4 categories.

Qing
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sashka Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Qing3/4

Sashka Man1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

QingPapa James

Sashka ManM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 23%Had 8%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityQing

SillageSashka Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value31

Category winnerQingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

herbal77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

Red MandarinHazelnutOrangeLemonFig

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineNutmegRoseFir

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisVetiverCypressMusk

Top

LavenderRosemaryLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

ArtemisiaPepperPaprikaNutmeg

Base

VetiverOakmossFirPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Nutmeg, Fir and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Qing, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night68

Spring100

Summer20

Fall60

Winter80

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 12%

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,480

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Qing by Papa James opens with a blast of red mandarin, tart lemon, and ripe fig. The citrus hits immediately. It smells bright, zesty, and juicy before a distinct hazelnut note adds a toasted, creamy undertone. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruitiness meets cooling fir needle and coastal cypress. The scent balanc…

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Sashka Man by M. Micallef is a classic aromatic fougere that leans heavily into herbal lavender and sharp citrus. It is a mature, dry, and professional fragrance suited for office settings or formal events in cooler spring weather. The development is straightforward, moving from a bright, punchy citrus opening to a gr…

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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, Qing or Sashka Man?

Qing takes 3 of 4 categories. Qing is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Sashka Man is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Qing for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sashka Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Qing or Sashka Man?

Qing lasts longest (Qing 73/100, Sashka Man 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Qing or Sashka Man?

Projection is very close: Sashka Man 68/100, Qing 67/100 for sillage.

Do Qing and Sashka Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Nutmeg, Fir and Vetiver.

Is Qing or Sashka Man better for summer or winter?

Qing suits daytime wear; Sashka Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Qing and Sashka Man?

Qing has top notes of Red Mandarin, Hazelnut, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg, Rose and Fir, a base of Ambergris, Vetiver, Cypress and Musk. Sashka Man has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Artemisia, Pepper, Paprika and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Fir and Patchouli.