Fragrance comparison

The Weekend Hoodie vs Clever Man

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

The Weekend Hoodie

Zara

4.0911 votes

Rank #38,595 CitrusPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Clever Man

ALREHAB PERFUMES

4.2138 votes

Rank #14,607 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clever Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Weekend Hoodie
Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Clever Man
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The Weekend Hoodie1/5

Clever Man4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Weekend HoodieZara

Clever ManALREHAB PERFUMES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 48%Had 12%Want 40%

4.21/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 57%Had 7%Want 36%

Category winnerClever ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

39%Love

45%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityClever Man

SillageThe Weekend Hoodie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value91

Category winnerClever ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

patchouli86%

amber72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

warm spicy30%

citrus100%

musky83%

powdery65%

woody48%

sweet30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pomelo

Heart

Patchouli

Base

Amber

Top

LimeBergamotPomeloMandarin OrangeGalbanumRosemaryPepperNutmeg

Heart

CyclamenSageMarigoldJasmineFreesia

Base

MuskPatchouliCedarLabdanumAmber

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Patchouli and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring81

Summer100

Fall30

Winter15

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,595

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#14,607

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerClever ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara's The Weekend Hoodie brings a bright, synthetic energy to the designer's line. It blends citrus zest with a dark, earthy base. The scent feels casual and modern, making it a simple choice for throw-on morning wear. It fits best during relaxed weekends when you want something clean yet present.

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Clever Man is a bright, sporty citrus scent that opens zesty and green (lime, bergamot, pomelo, galbanum), with a peppery, nutmeg kick. On skin it can read sweeter than you expect at first, then settles into a clean musky, slightly powdery woody dry-down. Some wearers compare the vibe to Lacoste L.12.12 White, with a …

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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 Weekend Hoodie or Clever Man?

Clever Man takes 4 of 5 categories. The Weekend Hoodie is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes; Clever Man is rated 4.21/5 from 38 votes. Choose The Weekend Hoodie for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Clever Man for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Weekend Hoodie or Clever Man?

Clever Man lasts longest (Clever Man 68/100, The Weekend Hoodie 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Weekend Hoodie or Clever Man?

The Weekend Hoodie projects furthest (The Weekend Hoodie 68/100, Clever Man 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Weekend Hoodie and Clever Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Patchouli and Amber.

Is The Weekend Hoodie or Clever Man better for summer or winter?

The Weekend Hoodie suits daytime wear; Clever Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Weekend Hoodie and Clever Man?

The Weekend Hoodie has top notes of Pomelo, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Amber. Clever Man has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Pomelo and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cyclamen, Sage, Marigold and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Cedar and Labdanum.