Fragrance comparison

Rogue Man vs Samphire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 412 ratings analysed

6 wins

Rogue Man

Rihanna

3.86350 votes

Rank #9,779 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Samphire

Laboratory Perfumes

3.9262 votes

Rank #14,099 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rogue Man takes 6 of 7 categories.

Rogue Man
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Samphire
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Rogue Man6/7

Samphire1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rogue ManRihanna

SamphireLaboratory Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 49%

Category winnerRogue ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

314 votes

39%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerRogue ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRogue Man

SillageSamphire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value65

Category winnerRogue ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

earthy53%

fresh42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperRosemaryClementineBergamot

Heart

Vanilla OrchidLabdanumJasmineCedar

Base

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMuskPatchouli

Top

juniper berryBlack PepperLimeBergamotLemonCitron

Heart

RosemaryBasilLavenderLemongrassGrapefruitMandarinGinger

Base

OakmossWhite AmberTonka BeanJasmineLabdanumIris

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Rosemary, Bergamot and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer45

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRogue ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex17

Women5

Men37

Unisex53

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,779

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#14,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerRogue ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rogue Man opens with pepper, rosemary and bright citrus, then settles into a sweeter amber-tonka dry-down with soft woods and a light floral touch. It reads warm, slightly powdery and easy to wear rather than harsh or overly dark. This is a straightforward woody amber scent for men who want something affordable, versa…

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Laboratory Perfumes Samphire opens with a sharp burst of lime, citron, and crushed juniper berry that feels like a cold gin and tonic on a humid summer afternoon. The initial citrus rush quickly integrates with an aromatic heart of rosemary, lavender, and basil, adding a green herbal structure reminiscent of coastal f…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rogue Man or Samphire?

Rogue Man takes 6 of 7 categories. Rogue Man is rated 3.86/5 from 350 votes; Samphire is rated 3.92/5 from 62 votes. Choose Rogue Man for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Samphire for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rogue Man or Samphire?

Rogue Man lasts longest (Rogue Man 66/100, Samphire 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rogue Man or Samphire?

Samphire projects furthest (Samphire 69/100, Rogue Man 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rogue Man and Samphire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Rosemary, Bergamot and Labdanum.

Is Rogue Man or Samphire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rogue Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Rogue Man is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rogue Man and Samphire?

Rogue Man has top notes of Black Pepper, Rosemary, Clementine and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla Orchid, Labdanum, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. Samphire has top notes of juniper berry, Black Pepper, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Basil, Lavender and Lemongrass, a base of Oakmoss, White Amber, Tonka Bean and Jasmine.