Fragrance comparison

The Man vs The Man Intense

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

The Man

Parfums Marco Serussi

3.7713 votes

Rank #63,078 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Man Intense

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.2129 votes

Rank #26,755 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Man Intense takes 3 of 6 categories.

The Man
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Man Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Man2/6

The Man Intense3/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The ManParfums Marco Serussi

The Man IntenseParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 65%Had 15%Want 20%

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

Category winnerThe Man IntenseRating 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

48%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageThe Man Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value57

Category winnerThe ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, woody 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

CinnamonBlack PepperCardamomCypressTonka BeanPraline

Base4 to 6 hours

TobaccoAmberPatchouliVetiverLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir

Category winnerThe ManLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer22

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night71

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,078

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerThe Man IntenseHigher 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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The Man Intense by Parfums Marco Serussi is an oriental fougere that balances bright citrus with dense, sweet woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, grapefruit, and mandarin orange tempered by clean lavender. As the initial freshness settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of cinnamon, black pepper, ca…

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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 The Man Intense?

The Man Intense takes 3 of 6 categories. The Man is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes; The Man Intense is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes. Choose The Man for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Man Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Man or The Man Intense?

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

Which projects more, The Man or The Man Intense?

The Man Intense projects furthest (The Man Intense 66/100, The Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Man and The Man Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Tonka Bean and Balsam Fir.

Is The Man or The Man Intense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Man and The Man Intense?

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. The Man Intense has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cypress, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver.