Fragrance comparison

Seductive vs Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 211 ratings analysed

3 wins

Seductive

Boadicea the Victorious

3.93206 votes

Rank #7,771 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #25,215 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Seductive takes 3 of 3 categories.

Seductive
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.

Seductive3/3

Man0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SeductiveBoadicea the Victorious

ManJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

206 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevitySeductive

SillageSeductive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ResinMintIris

Heart

FirRosemaryJasmine

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Rosemary, Jasmine and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer50

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex37

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,771

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#25,215

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerSeductiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Seductive by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a cold burst of mint, resinous sap, and powdery iris. As the fragrance settles, earthy fir needles and sharp rosemary blend into a dark base of patchouli and sandalwood. It shines in crisp winter air and cool autumn dampness, offering a raw forest floor feel for lovers o…

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Man by Judith Williams opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and bergamot, settling into a clean, aromatic heart of rosemary and lavender. This versatile blend leans into a woody base of cedar and teak wood, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office environments where you want to maintain a polished,…

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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, Seductive or Man?

Seductive takes 3 of 3 categories. Seductive is rated 3.93/5 from 206 votes; Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes. Choose Seductive for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character.

Which lasts longer, Seductive or Man?

Seductive lasts longest (Seductive 74/100, Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Seductive or Man?

Seductive projects furthest (Seductive 70/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Seductive and Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Rosemary, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Seductive or Man better for summer or winter?

Seductive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Seductive and Man?

Seductive has top notes of Resin, Mint and Iris, heart notes of Fir, Rosemary and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.