Sunday Cologne vs Fantastic Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
74%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fantastic Man takes 6 of 7 categories.
Sunday CologneChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Fantastic ManChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sunday Cologne1/7
Fantastic Man6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Fantastic Man
- Community sentiment
- Fantastic Man
- Longevity
- Fantastic Man
- Sillage & projection
- Fantastic Man
- Value for money
- Fantastic Man
- Versatility
- Fantastic Man
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sunday Cologne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sunday CologneByredoFantastic ManByredoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 1,067 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.86/ 5 · 305 votes
Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%
Category winnerFantastic ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
40%Like
13%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
824 votes
40%Love
40%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
6%Hate
62 votes
Category winnerFantastic ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFantastic Man
SillageFantastic Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFantastic ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
anis84%
fresh spicy77%
soft spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match74%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotStar AniseCardamom
Heart
LavenderGeraniumIncense
Base
Vetiveroak mossPatchouli
Top
Star AniseBergamotCardamom
Heart
LavenderIncenseGeranium
Base
VetiverOakmossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Star Anise, Cardamom and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter26
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall43
Winter43
Day100
Night33
Category winnerFantastic ManMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,188
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews148
Overall rank#5,965
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews65
Category winnerSunday CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSunday Cologne by Byredo is a clean, aromatic fragrance that centers on bergamot and lavender. It feels like a fresh, buttoned-up morning, perfect for a crisp spring workday or a relaxed weekend brunch. The scent is composed, understated, and versatile for those who prefer an office-friendly, professional, and well-gr…
Reviews →Fantastic Man by Byredo is a crisp, aromatic fougere that leans into sharp herbal notes. It balances cool star anise and bergamot with a solid base of vetiver and oakmoss. Designed for men who appreciate a clean, assertive scent profile, this fragrance performs best during spring days and outdoor office settings where…
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, Sunday Cologne or Fantastic Man?
Fantastic Man takes 6 of 7 categories. Sunday Cologne is rated 3.79/5 from 1,067 votes; Fantastic Man is rated 3.86/5 from 305 votes. Choose Sunday Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Fantastic Man for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Sunday Cologne or Fantastic Man?
Fantastic Man lasts longest (Fantastic Man 67/100, Sunday Cologne 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sunday Cologne or Fantastic Man?
Fantastic Man projects furthest (Fantastic Man 59/100, Sunday Cologne 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sunday Cologne and Fantastic Man smell similar?
Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Star Anise, Cardamom and Lavender.
Is Sunday Cologne or Fantastic Man better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fantastic Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Fantastic Man is the stronger pick. Fantastic Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sunday Cologne and Fantastic Man?
Sunday Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Star Anise and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Incense, a base of Vetiver, oak moss and Patchouli. Fantastic Man has top notes of Star Anise, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Incense and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss and Patchouli.
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