Fragrance comparison

Single Man vs Stark Bravery

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 181 ratings analysed

Single Man

Moth and Rabbit Perfumes

3.97179 votes

Rank #15,911 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Stark Bravery

Dilís Parfum · 2020

4.002 votes

Rank #65,067 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Single Man
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Stark Bravery
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Single Man2/4

Stark Bravery2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Single ManMoth and Rabbit Perfumes

Stark BraveryDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 179 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

49%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

179 votes

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySingle Man

SillageStark Bravery

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value100

Category winnerStark BraveryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

aromatic74%

citrus65%

fresh56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GingerLemon PeelCardamomRed Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodWoody NotesRoseNutmegelemiViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMahoganyPatchouliCedarAmber

Top

RosemaryBlack PepperNutmegCardamomLavender

Heart

PatchouliCedarSandalwoodCashmere WoodVioletIrisJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cashmere Wood, Nutmeg and Violet. Durations are only published for Single Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night66

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex42

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,911

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#65,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews0

Category winnerSingle ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Single Man by Moth and Rabbit opens with an invigorating burst of fresh ginger, grated lemon peel, and cool cardamom that immediately cuts through the air. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals a smooth heart of soft cashmere wood, peppery nutmeg, and a subtle drop of dewy rose. The foundation groun…

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Stark Bravery by Dilis Parfum opens with an energetic kick of cracked black pepper, aromatic rosemary, and crushed green cardamom. This herbal kick quickly smooths out into a clean, powdery heart where dry cedarwood, soft violet petals, and gentle iris take center stage. As the hours tick by, a comforting base of eart…

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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, Single Man or Stark Bravery?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Single Man is rated 3.97/5 from 179 votes; Stark Bravery is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Single Man for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Stark Bravery for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Single Man or Stark Bravery?

Single Man lasts longest (Single Man 63/100, Stark Bravery 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Single Man or Stark Bravery?

Projection is very close: Stark Bravery 50/100, Single Man 48/100 for sillage.

Do Single Man and Stark Bravery smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cashmere Wood, Nutmeg and Violet.

Is Single Man or Stark Bravery better for summer or winter?

Single Man suits daytime wear; Stark Bravery suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Single Man and Stark Bravery?

Single Man has top notes of Ginger, Lemon Peel, Cardamom and Red Pepper, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Woody Notes, Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Mahogany, Patchouli and Cedar. Stark Bravery has top notes of Rosemary, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.