Fragrance comparison

Shock-In-Scent For Men vs Unvo

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Shock-In-Scent For Men

Police

3.8340 votes

Rank #16,009 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Unvo

Marc Joseph

4.009 votes

Rank #44,285 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Shock-In-Scent For Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unvo
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Shock-In-Scent For Men2/4

Unvo2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Unvo
Sillage & projection: Unvo
Value for money: Shock-In-Scent For Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shock-In-Scent For Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shock-In-Scent For MenPolice

UnvoMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 32%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

11%Love

78%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityUnvo

SillageUnvo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value75

Category winnerShock-In-Scent For MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

aromatic60%

powdery50%

Scent match64%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPepperCardamomGrapefruit

Heart

Birch LeafLavenderCedarMint

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarPepperCardamom

Base5-8 hrs

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Cardamom and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Unvo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall55

Winter10

Day100

Night58

Spring14

Summer43

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex5

Women5

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,009

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#44,285

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerShock-In-Scent For MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Police Shock-In-Scent For Men opens with a sharp blast of bergamot and bitter grapefruit, laced with crackling black pepper. The initial spray delivers an energetic fresh spicy kick that instantly commands attention during warm morning routines. As the bright citrus top settles down, cooler green facets emerge to soft…

Reviews →

The initial blast of alcohol dissipates quickly. Marc Joseph Unvo kicks off with an energetic burst of tart grapefruit, sharp lemon, and bitter bergamot. It wakes up your nose immediately. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus flash recedes into a dry heart of cracked black pepper and freshly shaved cedar. This cri…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Shock-In-Scent For Men or Unvo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Shock-In-Scent For Men is rated 3.83/5 from 40 votes; Unvo is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Shock-In-Scent For Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unvo for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shock-In-Scent For Men or Unvo?

Unvo lasts longest (Unvo 75/100, Shock-In-Scent For Men 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shock-In-Scent For Men or Unvo?

Unvo projects furthest (Unvo 73/100, Shock-In-Scent For Men 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shock-In-Scent For Men and Unvo smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Cardamom and Grapefruit.

Is Shock-In-Scent For Men or Unvo better for summer or winter?

Shock-In-Scent For Men suits daytime wear; Unvo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shock-In-Scent For Men and Unvo?

Shock-In-Scent For Men has top notes of Bergamot, Pepper, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Birch Leaf, Lavender, Cedar and Mint, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Musk. Unvo has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cedar, Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Amber and Musk.