Fragrance comparison

Samba Star Man vs I'm Not A Good Boy

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

Samba Star Man

Perfumer's Workshop

4.2711 votes

Rank #35,420 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

I'm Not A Good Boy

Nazareno Gabrielli

4.0029 votes

Rank #16,811 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I'm Not A Good Boy takes 3 of 5 categories.

Samba Star Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
I'm Not A Good Boy
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Samba Star Man2/5

I'm Not A Good Boy3/5

Ratings & consensus: Samba Star Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: I'm Not A Good Boy
Sillage & projection: Samba Star Man
Value for money: I'm Not A Good Boy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: I'm Not A Good Boy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Samba Star ManPerfumer's Workshop

I'm Not A Good BoyNazareno Gabrielli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 35%Want 35%

4.00/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

Category winnerSamba Star ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

31%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityI'm Not A Good Boy

SillageSamba Star Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value90

Category winnerI'm Not A Good BoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

green65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaNutmegAmberLavenderMandarin OrangeMuskMintVetiverCedarBergamotGeraniumSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OrangeGrapefruitMandarin OrangeNeroliBergamot

Heart

MintNutmegCardamomGeraniumLavenderMimosaSageTarragon

Base

SandalwoodCedarVetiverTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#16,811

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerI'm Not A Good BoyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Samba Star Man opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and cool mint, giving immediate lift to an otherwise heavy spice profile. As the initial flash clears, cinnamon and nutmeg emerge alongside green geranium. Vanilla and musk soften the dry-down, wrapping cedarwood and vetiver in a gentle sweetness. It wears as a casua…

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Nazareno Gabrielli I'm Not A Good Boy hits the skin with a brisk wash of bitter orange, sharp bergamot, and chilled garden mint. The opening feels clean and energetic, quickly making room for an herbal mid-section built on crushed sage, spicy cardamom, and clean French lavender. As the initial citrus sparkle recedes, …

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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, Samba Star Man or I'm Not A Good Boy?

I'm Not A Good Boy takes 3 of 5 categories. Samba Star Man is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes; I'm Not A Good Boy is rated 4.00/5 from 29 votes. Choose Samba Star Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose I'm Not A Good Boy for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Samba Star Man or I'm Not A Good Boy?

They last about the same: I'm Not A Good Boy 62/100, Samba Star Man 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Samba Star Man or I'm Not A Good Boy?

Samba Star Man projects furthest (Samba Star Man 63/100, I'm Not A Good Boy 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samba Star Man and I'm Not A Good Boy smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Musk.

Is Samba Star Man or I'm Not A Good Boy better for summer or winter?

Samba Star Man suits day or night wear; I'm Not A Good Boy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Samba Star Man and I'm Not A Good Boy?

Samba Star Man features Vanilla, Nutmeg, Amber, Lavender and Mandarin Orange. I'm Not A Good Boy has top notes of Orange, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Mint, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Tobacco.