Fragrance comparison

SO ± Satin vs Giordani Man

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 205 ratings analysed

SO ± Satin

UERMI · 2018

4.1520 votes

Rank #52,898 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Giordani Man

Oriflame

4.05185 votes

Rank #12,350 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Giordani Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

SO ± Satin
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Giordani Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

SO ± Satin1/5

Giordani Man3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SO ± SatinUERMI

Giordani ManOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%

4.05/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 36%Had 45%Want 19%

Category winnerGiordani ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

30%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

185 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySO ± Satin

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value72

Category winnerGiordani ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

herbal58%

fresh44%

white floral30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

marine69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GingerBergamotArtemisiaLemon BlossomPepperMandarin OrangeVetiverMuskWild RosePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

PepperSea waterArtemisia

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Artemisia, Pepper and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for SO ± Satin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,898

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched2018

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,350

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerGiordani ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not overspray this on humid mornings. The initial spray unleashes cold, grated ginger alongside tart bergamot and juicy mandarin orange. It jolts the senses. Alexandra Carlin designed this fragrance to mirror the cool slip of satin fabric against warm skin. Within fifteen minutes, the fiery opening settles into a d…

Reviews →

Giordani Man by Oriflame is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Giordani Man was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Mark Buxton. Top notes are Bergamot, Neroli and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Pepper, Sea water and Artemisia; base notes are Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.

Reviews →

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, SO ± Satin or Giordani Man?

Giordani Man takes 3 of 5 categories. SO ± Satin is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes; Giordani Man is rated 4.05/5 from 185 votes. Choose SO ± Satin for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Giordani Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, SO ± Satin or Giordani Man?

SO ± Satin lasts longest (SO ± Satin 69/100, Giordani Man 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, SO ± Satin or Giordani Man?

Projection is very close: SO ± Satin 55/100, Giordani Man 55/100 for sillage.

Do SO ± Satin and Giordani Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Artemisia, Pepper and Mandarin Orange.

Is SO ± Satin or Giordani Man better for summer or winter?

SO ± Satin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in SO ± Satin and Giordani Man?

SO ± Satin features Ginger, Bergamot, Artemisia, Lemon Blossom and Pepper. Giordani Man has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Sea water and Artemisia, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.