Fragrance comparison

Subtly Obsessive vs Man

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Subtly Obsessive

The Dua Brand

2.001 votes

Rank #77,457 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #24,434 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Man takes 1 of 1 categories.

Subtly Obsessive
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character.
Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Subtly Obsessive0/1

Man1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Subtly ObsessiveThe Dua Brand

ManJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 13%Want 13%

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

violet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeBourbon VanillaClementineGrapefruitFreesiaVetiverVioletMelonAmberMuskLily

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Vetiver, Violet and Melon. Durations are only published for Subtly Obsessive, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#77,457

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,434

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Subtly Obsessive by The Dua Brand is a bright, feminine fragrance that revives the easygoing spirit of mid-2000s fruity florals. It opens with an energetic splash of clementine, mandarin orange, and crisp grapefruit softened by watery melon. As the bright citrus settles, freesia and lily bring a clean, breezy floral l…

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Man by Judith Williams opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and bergamot, settling into a clean, aromatic heart of rosemary and lavender. This versatile blend leans into a woody base of cedar and teak wood, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office environments where you want to maintain a polished,…

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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, Subtly Obsessive or Man?

Man takes 1 of 1 categories. Subtly Obsessive is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes. Choose Subtly Obsessive for a citrus and powdery character. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Do Subtly Obsessive and Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Vetiver, Violet and Melon.

What are the notes in Subtly Obsessive and Man?

Subtly Obsessive features Mandarin Orange, Bourbon Vanilla, Clementine, Grapefruit and Freesia. Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.