Fragrance comparison

The Man Intense vs Tragara

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

2 wins

The Man Intense

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.2129 votes

Rank #26,860 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Tragara

Lucertolablu

3.308 votes

Rank #24,440 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Man Intense takes 2 of 3 categories.

The Man Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tragara
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

The Man Intense2/3

Tragara1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Man IntenseParfums Marco Serussi

TragaraLucertolablu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

3.30/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Man Intense

SillageThe Man Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

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

LemonGrapefruitCinnamon

Heart

MagnoliaPeonyOrange BlossomBlack Pepperprickly pear

Base

VetiverSpicesOlive TreeCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Cinnamon and Black Pepper. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,860

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#24,440

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerTragaraHigher 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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Tragara by Lucertolablu is an interesting woody spicy creation for those who enjoy a complex profile. It opens with vibrant lemon and grapefruit, supported by a warm cinnamon edge. The scent later introduces magnolia and orange blossom, settling into a sturdy base of vetiver and cedar. It is a solid choice for someone…

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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 Tragara?

The Man Intense takes 2 of 3 categories. The Man Intense is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes; Tragara is rated 3.30/5 from 8 votes. Choose The Man Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tragara for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Man Intense or Tragara?

The Man Intense lasts longest (The Man Intense 70/100, Tragara 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Man Intense or Tragara?

The Man Intense projects furthest (The Man Intense 66/100, Tragara 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Man Intense and Tragara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Cinnamon and Black Pepper.

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

The Man Intense suits evening wear; Tragara suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Man Intense and Tragara?

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. Tragara has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit and Cinnamon, heart notes of Magnolia, Peony, Orange Blossom and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Spices, Olive Tree and Cedar.