Fragrance comparison

The Man vs Seljuk

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Man

Parfums Marco Serussi

3.7713 votes

Rank #63,078 AmberCitrus

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Seljuk

Osmassino

3.7218 votes

Rank #59,477 WoodyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

The Man
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Seljuk
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

The Man3/5

Seljuk1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The ManParfums Marco Serussi

SeljukOsmassino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 65%Had 15%Want 20%

3.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

Category winnerThe ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

39%Love

17%Like

28%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageThe Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value56

Category winnerThe ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

iris77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

GrapefruitLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

Tonka BeanBalsam FirVetiver

Base6 to 8 hours

AmberPatchouliLabdanumMusk

Top

Black CherryClary SageViolet LeafMateNeroliGrapefruitBergamotMandarin

Heart

Orris RootPapyrusJasmineTobacco

Base

LeatherAmberCashmere WoodVetiverMuskTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Amber. Durations are only published for The Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer22

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night71

Spring20

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men45

Unisex45

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,078

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,477

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSeljukHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Man by Parfums Marco Serussi is a citrus aromatic fragrance designed for daily male wear. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter grapefruit that wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus initial punch settles, the scent moves into an earthy, resinous heart of balsam fir, vetiver, and sweet tonka bean. The…

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Osmassino Seljuk opens with a sharp burst of black cherry, bergamot, and bitter mate tea before turning noticeably dry and textured. As the top notes settle, powdery orris root and papyrus join a heavy tobacco leaf accord, stripping away initial fruitiness. The dry down relies on dark leather, cashmeran, and labdanum,…

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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, The Man or Seljuk?

The Man takes 3 of 5 categories. The Man is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes; Seljuk is rated 3.72/5 from 18 votes. Choose The Man for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Seljuk for a woody and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Man or Seljuk?

They last about the same: The Man 70/100, Seljuk 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Man or Seljuk?

The Man projects furthest (The Man 63/100, Seljuk 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Man and Seljuk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Amber.

Is The Man or Seljuk better for summer or winter?

The Man suits daytime wear; Seljuk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Man and Seljuk?

The Man has top notes of Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Balsam Fir and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Labdanum and Musk. Seljuk has top notes of Black Cherry, Clary Sage, Violet Leaf and Mate, heart notes of Orris Root, Papyrus, Jasmine and Tobacco, a base of Leather, Amber, Cashmere Wood and Vetiver.