The Run Way vs Reflection Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
86%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Run Way takes 5 of 7 categories.
The Run WayChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Reflection ManChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring.
The Run Way5/7
Reflection Man2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Reflection Man
- Community sentiment
- The Run Way
- Longevity
- The Run Way
- Sillage & projection
- The Run Way
- Value for money
- The Run Way
- Versatility
- Reflection Man
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Run Way
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The Run WayAlexandria FragrancesReflection ManAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 195 votes
Have 47%Had 15%Want 39%
4.39/ 5 · 9,145 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
Category winnerReflection ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
32%Like
4%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
134 votes
61%Love
25%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
9,145 votes
Category winnerThe Run WayMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Run Way
SillageThe Run Way
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Run WayBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
iris61%
woody100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
fresh spicy69%
iris61%
Scent match86%Very similar · both woody, white floral and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red PepperRosemaryPetitgrain
Heart
JasmineNeroliOrris RootYlang-Ylang
Base
SandalwoodCedarPatchouliVetiver
Top
RosemaryPink PepperPetitgrain
Heart
JasmineNeroliOrris RootYlang-Ylang
Base
SandalwoodCedarVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Petitgrain, Jasmine and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer88
Fall0
Winter31
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer83
Fall0
Winter43
Day–
Night–
Category winnerReflection ManMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,041
PerfumerHany Hafez
Launched—
Reviews21
Overall rank#25,934
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe Run WayHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Run Way is a polished woody floral musk with a dry, aromatic opening and a soft powdery heart. Red pepper, rosemary and petitgrain give it lift early on, then neroli, jasmine and orris smooth it into a clean, dressed-up iris-floral style over sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and vetiver. It reads masculine, refined an…
Reviews →Amouage Reflection Man redefines the clean, floral category for men by balancing cold metallic facets with warm, comforting wood. A refreshing spray of rosemary and petitgrain yields to a rich heart of jasmine and powdery orris root. The base settles into a smooth cedarwood and sandalwood combination, making it an exc…
Reviews →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 Run Way or Reflection Man?
The Run Way takes 5 of 7 categories. The Run Way is rated 4.23/5 from 195 votes; Reflection Man is rated 4.39/5 from 9,145 votes. Choose The Run Way for a woody and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Reflection Man for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, The Run Way or Reflection Man?
They last about the same: The Run Way 76/100, Reflection Man 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, The Run Way or Reflection Man?
The Run Way projects furthest (The Run Way 68/100, Reflection Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Run Way and Reflection Man smell similar?
Very similar: a 86% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Petitgrain, Jasmine and Neroli.
Is The Run Way or Reflection Man better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Run Way is the stronger pick. For winter, Reflection Man is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Run Way and Reflection Man?
The Run Way has top notes of Red Pepper, Rosemary and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver. Reflection Man has top notes of Rosemary, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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