Fragrance comparison

SO ± Satin vs Sashka Man

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

SO ± Satin

UERMI · 2018

4.1520 votes

Rank #52,898 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Sashka Man

M. Micallef

3.9212 votes

Rank #52,503 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SO ± Satin takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

SO ± Satin3/5

Sashka Man2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SO ± SatinUERMI

Sashka ManM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 23%Had 8%Want 70%

Category winnerSO ± SatinRating 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

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySO ± Satin

SillageSashka Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value31

Category winnerSO ± SatinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

herbal58%

fresh44%

white floral30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

herbal77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and herbal

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

LavenderRosemaryLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

ArtemisiaPepperPaprikaNutmeg

Base

VetiverOakmossFirPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver. 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

Summer20

Fall60

Winter80

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,898

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched2018

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,503

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSashka 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 →

Sashka Man by M. Micallef is a classic aromatic fougere that leans heavily into herbal lavender and sharp citrus. It is a mature, dry, and professional fragrance suited for office settings or formal events in cooler spring weather. The development is straightforward, moving from a bright, punchy citrus opening to a gr…

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 Sashka Man?

SO ± Satin takes 3 of 5 categories. SO ± Satin is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes; Sashka Man is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose SO ± Satin for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sashka Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, SO ± Satin or Sashka Man?

SO ± Satin lasts longest (SO ± Satin 69/100, Sashka Man 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, SO ± Satin or Sashka Man?

Sashka Man projects furthest (Sashka Man 68/100, SO ± Satin 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do SO ± Satin and Sashka Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and herbal accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver.

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

SO ± Satin suits daytime wear; Sashka Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

SO ± Satin features Ginger, Bergamot, Artemisia, Lemon Blossom and Pepper. Sashka Man has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Artemisia, Pepper, Paprika and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Fir and Patchouli.