Reflection 45 Man vs Azzaro pour Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reflection 45 Man takes 4 of 7 categories.
Reflection 45 ManChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Azzaro pour HommeChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Reflection 45 Man4/7
Azzaro pour Homme2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Reflection 45 Man
- Community sentiment
- Reflection 45 Man
- Longevity
- Reflection 45 Man
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Azzaro pour Homme
- Versatility
- Reflection 45 Man
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Azzaro pour Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Reflection 45 ManAmouageAzzaro pour HommeAzzaroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 2,023 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
3.87/ 5 · 8,009 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerReflection 45 ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate66%Love
18%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
2,023 votes
35%Love
40%Like
6%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate
6,787 votes
Category winnerReflection 45 ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityReflection 45 Man
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAzzaro pour HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
earthy77%
lavender69%
mossy61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper
Heart
IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla
Base
OlibanumCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax
Top
LavenderLemonCarawayBasilBergamotClary SageIrisStar Anise
Heart
VetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliJuniper BerriesCardamom
Base
OakmossLeatherAmberMuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter92
Day–
Night–
Spring72
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerReflection 45 ManMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,968
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,082
PerfumerGerard Anthony, Richard Wirtz
Launched—
Reviews549
Category winnerAzzaro pour HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotReflection 45 Man opens with a sharp burst of juniper and cardomom before settling into a powdery iris core. It is a dense, high-concentration perfume that suits formal winter evenings and cool spring mornings when you need a scent that projects refinement.
Reviews →Azzaro pour Homme is a classic aromatic fougere that defined masculine fragrance in 1978. It opens with a bold, herbal punch of lavender, anise, and clary sage, settling into a sturdy, mossy foundation of oakmoss and leather. This is a sharp, clean scent ideal for formal office wear or evenings out in cooler autumn we…
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, Reflection 45 Man or Azzaro pour Homme?
Reflection 45 Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Reflection 45 Man is rated 4.40/5 from 2,023 votes; Azzaro pour Homme is rated 3.87/5 from 8,009 votes. Choose Reflection 45 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Azzaro pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Reflection 45 Man or Azzaro pour Homme?
Reflection 45 Man lasts longest (Reflection 45 Man 82/100, Azzaro pour Homme 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Reflection 45 Man or Azzaro pour Homme?
Projection is very close: Reflection 45 Man 62/100, Azzaro pour Homme 62/100 for sillage.
Do Reflection 45 Man and Azzaro pour Homme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage.
Is Reflection 45 Man or Azzaro pour Homme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Reflection 45 Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Azzaro pour Homme is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Reflection 45 Man and Azzaro pour Homme?
Reflection 45 Man has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Neroli and Angelica, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Azzaro pour Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Caraway and Basil, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Amber and Musk.
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