Fragrance comparison

The Man Intense vs Âme Nomad

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

The Man Intense

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.2129 votes

Rank #26,755 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Âme Nomad

Thera Cosméticos

4.1822 votes

Rank #48,718 Fresh SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Âme Nomad takes 3 of 5 categories.

The Man Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Âme Nomad
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Man Intense2/5

Âme Nomad3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Man IntenseParfums Marco Serussi

Âme NomadThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 60%Had 4%Want 36%

Category winnerThe Man IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

59%Love

14%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityÂme Nomad

SillageÂme Nomad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value76

Category winnerÂme NomadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

oud84%

sweet77%

amber69%

leather61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

CinnamonBlack PepperCardamomCypressTonka BeanPraline

Base4 to 6 hours

TobaccoAmberPatchouliVetiverLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir

Top

Black PepperLavenderSaffronCardamomCinnamonBergamotClove

Heart

RaspberryLabdanumLeatherCedarSuedeTobaccoOakmoss

Base

OudVanillaAmberMuskSandalwoodPatchouliCaramelVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cinnamon, Black Pepper and Cardamom. Durations are only published for The Man Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring72

Summer22

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men58

Unisex32

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#48,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Man IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Âme Nomad by Thera Cosméticos opens with sharp black pepper and warm cardamom before settling into a dense heart of rugged leather, smoky tobacco, and dark suede. Dry sandalwood, rich oud, and sweet vanilla balance the spice in cold weather. It suits evening wear, formal leather jackets, and chilly autumn nights.

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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 Intense or Âme Nomad?

Âme Nomad takes 3 of 5 categories. The Man Intense is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes; Âme Nomad is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose The Man Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Âme Nomad for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Man Intense or Âme Nomad?

Âme Nomad lasts longest (Âme Nomad 81/100, The Man Intense 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Man Intense or Âme Nomad?

Âme Nomad projects furthest (Âme Nomad 71/100, The Man Intense 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Man Intense and Âme Nomad smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cinnamon, Black Pepper and Cardamom.

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

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

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

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. Âme Nomad has top notes of Black Pepper, Lavender, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Raspberry, Labdanum, Leather and Cedar, a base of Oud, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.