Fragrance comparison

Simply Because for Him vs Woman

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 407 ratings analysed

Simply Because for Him

Avon

3.6065 votes

Rank #39,798 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Woman

Puma

3.99342 votes

Rank #10,216 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Woman takes 5 of 7 categories.

Simply Because for Him
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Woman
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Simply Because for Him2/7

Woman5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Simply Because for HimAvon

WomanPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 40%Had 50%Want 10%

3.99/ 5 · 342 votes

Have 20%Had 80%Want 0%

Category winnerWomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

65%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

25%Love

61%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

342 votes

Category winnerWomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWoman

SillageWoman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value70

Category winnerSimply Because for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

aquatic69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitJuniper BerriesWater Notes

Heart

LavenderGreen AppleViolet Leaf

Base

CedarHayVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Green ApplePink GrapefruitBergamotJuniper Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

White PeachRed PeonyHoneysuckleJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Green Apple, Cedar and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer100

Fall4

Winter0

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night21

Category winnerSimply Because for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Casual 47%Work 25%Date 16%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,798

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,216

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerWomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Simply Because for Him opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and tangy juniper berries submerged in watery notes. Within fifteen minutes, the sharp aquatic splash settles into a clean heart of crisp green apple, crushed violet leaf, and soothing lavender. As the scent warms on skin throughout the morning, dry c…

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Puma Woman is a bright, nostalgic floral fruity eau de toilette that leans sweet, crisp, and playful. The initial spray hits fast with tart pink grapefruit, crunchy green apple, and a cool aromatic splash of juniper berries. It wakes you up. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus flash burns off, giving way to a soft…

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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, Simply Because for Him or Woman?

Woman takes 5 of 7 categories. Simply Because for Him is rated 3.60/5 from 65 votes; Woman is rated 3.99/5 from 342 votes. Choose Simply Because for Him for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Woman for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Simply Because for Him or Woman?

Woman lasts longest (Woman 53/100, Simply Because for Him 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Simply Because for Him or Woman?

Woman projects furthest (Woman 51/100, Simply Because for Him 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Simply Because for Him and Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Green Apple, Cedar and Vanilla.

Is Simply Because for Him or Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Simply Because for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Woman is the stronger pick. Simply Because for Him suits daytime wear; Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Simply Because for Him and Woman?

Simply Because for Him has top notes of Grapefruit, Juniper Berries and Water Notes, heart notes of Lavender, Green Apple and Violet Leaf, a base of Cedar, Hay and Vanilla. Woman has top notes of Green Apple, Pink Grapefruit, Bergamot and Juniper Berries, heart notes of White Peach, Red Peony, Honeysuckle and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Cedar.