Fragrance comparison

The Man Of Nature vs 154 Cologne

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 514 ratings analysed

The Man Of Nature

Otto Kern

2.754 votes

Rank #66,290 WoodyAromatic

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61%scent match

Closely related

154 Cologne

Jo Malone London

3.79510 votes

Rank #6,417 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

The Man Of Nature
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
154 Cologne
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Man Of Nature2/4

154 Cologne2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Man Of Nature
Sillage & projection: 154 Cologne
Value for money: The Man Of Nature
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 154 Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Man Of NatureOtto Kern

154 CologneJo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 22%Had 33%Want 44%

3.79/ 5 · 510 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

25%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

28%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

510 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityThe Man Of Nature

Sillage154 Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value40

Category winnerThe Man Of NatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

patchouli65%

citrus56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

woody65%

lavender53%

earthy42%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilGrapefruitLemon

Heart

VetiverPine TreeNutmeg

Base

PatchouliAmberSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegLavenderBasil

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBasil, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for 154 Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men58

Unisex37

Women6

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,417

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews58

Category winner154 CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Otto Kern launched The Man Of Nature in 2019 as a fresh woody eau de toilette built around forest greens and bright citrus. The opening hits with a sharp combination of grapefruit, crushed basil leaves, and tart lemon. As the initial brightness settles, pine tree needles and earthy vetiver take over the mid notes, und…

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Jo Malone London 154 Cologne hits the air with an invigorating splash of tart grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. The opening is sharp. Within fifteen minutes, warm aromatic basil, clean French lavender, and culinary nutmeg take over the midsection. They transform the initial citrus punch into a cr…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Man Of Nature or 154 Cologne?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Man Of Nature is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; 154 Cologne is rated 3.79/5 from 510 votes. Choose The Man Of Nature for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose 154 Cologne for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Man Of Nature or 154 Cologne?

They last about the same: The Man Of Nature 60/100, 154 Cologne 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Man Of Nature or 154 Cologne?

154 Cologne projects furthest (154 Cologne 60/100, The Man Of Nature 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Man Of Nature and 154 Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Nutmeg.

Is The Man Of Nature or 154 Cologne better for summer or winter?

The Man Of Nature suits day or night wear; 154 Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Man Of Nature and 154 Cologne?

The Man Of Nature has top notes of Basil, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver, Pine Tree and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood. 154 Cologne has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Basil, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Musk and Vanilla.