Fragrance comparison

Samba Star Man vs Tiger's Eye

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

4 wins

Samba Star Man

Perfumer's Workshop

4.2711 votes

Rank #35,420 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Tiger's Eye

Bejar

3.8020 votes

Rank #52,420 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Samba Star Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Samba Star Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Tiger's Eye
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Samba Star Man4/5

Tiger's Eye1/5

Ratings & consensus: Samba Star Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tiger's Eye
Sillage & projection: Samba Star Man
Value for money: Samba Star Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Samba Star Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Samba Star ManPerfumer's Workshop

Tiger's EyeBejar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 35%Want 35%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

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

20%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTiger's Eye

SillageSamba Star Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value70

Category winnerSamba Star ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and vanilla

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

CinnamonLavenderGrapefruitNutmegBitter OrangeMintBergamotLemon Peel

Heart

JasmineCorianderCarawayOrange BlossomGeraniumVetiverCedar

Base

Tonka BeanAmberLeatherMuskVanillaWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Nutmeg, Amber and Lavender. 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

Spring20

Summer10

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#52,420

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSamba Star ManHigher 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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Tiger's Eye by Bejar brings a rugged, dry citrus start that quickly yields to warm cinnamon and dry cedar. This fragrance suits men who want an understated, retro woody scent for cool autumn days. The leather base keeps the composition grounded, making it ideal for casual afternoon wear.

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, Samba Star Man or Tiger's Eye?

Samba Star Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Samba Star Man is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes; Tiger's Eye is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Samba Star Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Tiger's Eye for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Samba Star Man or Tiger's Eye?

Tiger's Eye lasts longest (Tiger's Eye 80/100, Samba Star Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Samba Star Man or Tiger's Eye?

Samba Star Man projects furthest (Samba Star Man 63/100, Tiger's Eye 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samba Star Man and Tiger's Eye smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Nutmeg, Amber and Lavender.

Is Samba Star Man or Tiger's Eye better for summer or winter?

Samba Star Man suits day or night wear; Tiger's Eye suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Samba Star Man and Tiger's Eye?

Samba Star Man features Vanilla, Nutmeg, Amber, Lavender and Mandarin Orange. Tiger's Eye has top notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Grapefruit and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander, Caraway and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Leather and Musk.