Fragrance comparison

Signature vs True Man

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 242 ratings analysed

Signature

Celine Dion

3.62223 votes

Rank #13,298 FloralFruity

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54%scent match

Some overlap

True Man

Kelsey Berwin

3.5819 votes

Rank #56,226 FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Signature
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
True Man
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Signature2/5

True Man2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SignatureCeline Dion

True ManKelsey Berwin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%

Category winnerSignatureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

223 votes

42%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityTrue Man

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTrue ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

woody77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

floral100%

rose86%

powdery72%

yellow floral58%

musky44%

white floral30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MimosaRed AppleGuava

Heart2-3 hrs

MagnoliaRoseJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodWoodsy NotesMuskAmber

Top

Floral NotesMimosa

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Rose, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Signature, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day100

Night37

Spring90

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,298

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#56,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignatureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Signature opens with a crisp snap of red apple and guava. The fruit is tart. Velvety, honeyed mimosa immediately follows, softening the initial juicy punch with a fine, powdery yellow floral texture that feels distinctly sunny. Spray lightly at first. Magnolia petals, sheer rose, and clean jasmine soon build an airy g…

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Kelsey Berwin True Man opens with a bright splash of yellow mimosa and light floral notes. This initial phase feels fresh, clean, and airy, suitable for a warm spring morning. As the liquid warms on skin, the fragrance transitions into a heart of jasmine and rose. The base relies on amber and clean musk to anchor the …

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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, Signature or True Man?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Signature is rated 3.62/5 from 223 votes; True Man is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Signature for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose True Man for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Signature or True Man?

True Man lasts longest (True Man 72/100, Signature 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Signature or True Man?

Projection is very close: Signature 52/100, True Man 52/100 for sillage.

Do Signature and True Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Rose, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Signature or True Man better for summer or winter?

Signature suits daytime wear; True Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Signature and True Man?

Signature has top notes of Mimosa, Red Apple and Guava, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes, Musk and Amber. True Man has top notes of Floral Notes and Mimosa, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber.