Strictly Cologne vs Est. 1962 Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
66%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Strictly Cologne takes 4 of 4 categories.
Strictly CologneChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Est. 1962 ManChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Strictly Cologne4/4
Est. 1962 Man0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Strictly Cologne
- Sillage & projection
- Strictly Cologne
- Value for money
- Strictly Cologne
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Strictly Cologne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Strictly CologneVan GilsEst. 1962 ManTom TailorWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 58%Had 17%Want 25%
3.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
30%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
11%Love
44%Like
22%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityStrictly Cologne
SillageStrictly Cologne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerStrictly CologneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
herbal61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotLemonJuniperPink PepperCardamom
Heart2-3 hrs
GeraniumArtemisiaVioletAbsinthe
Base4-6 hrs
CedarPalisander RosewoodSuedeAmberwoodMoss
Top
LavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeNutmegCardamom
Heart
VioletGeranium
Base
AmberMuskMossSandalwoodCedarVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Cardamom and Geranium. Durations are only published for Strictly Cologne, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer38
Fall63
Winter50
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,955
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#68,112
PerfumerChristian Plesch
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerStrictly CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotStrictly Cologne by Van Gils opens with a bracing splash of crisp bergamot, tart lemon, and sharp juniper berries, accented by a pinch of pink pepper and green cardamom. As the initial citrus blast softens, the fragrance shifts into an aromatic herbal heart of absinthe, bitter artemisia, and powdery violet leaves, bal…
Reviews →Tom Tailor Est. 1962 Man opens with a sharp burst of lemon and mandarin orange, immediately backed by the herbal clean of lavender. As the fragrance settles, a cooler violet leaf texture emerges alongside nutmeg, shifting the scent from a bright citrus splash to a dry, aromatic woody profile. It sits close to the skin…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Strictly Cologne or Est. 1962 Man?
Strictly Cologne takes 4 of 4 categories. Strictly Cologne is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes; Est. 1962 Man is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Strictly Cologne for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Est. 1962 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Strictly Cologne or Est. 1962 Man?
Strictly Cologne lasts longest (Strictly Cologne 57/100, Est. 1962 Man 33/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Strictly Cologne or Est. 1962 Man?
Strictly Cologne projects furthest (Strictly Cologne 50/100, Est. 1962 Man 33/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Strictly Cologne and Est. 1962 Man smell similar?
Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Cardamom and Geranium.
Is Strictly Cologne or Est. 1962 Man better for summer or winter?
Strictly Cologne suits daytime wear; Est. 1962 Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Strictly Cologne and Est. 1962 Man?
Strictly Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Juniper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Artemisia, Violet and Absinthe, a base of Cedar, Palisander Rosewood, Suede and Amberwood. Est. 1962 Man has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet and Geranium, a base of Amber, Musk, Moss and Sandalwood.
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