Fragrance comparison

Trekking vs Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 251 ratings analysed

4 wins

Trekking

Avon

4.2390 votes

Rank #31,602 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Men

O Boticário

3.68161 votes

Rank #30,864 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Trekking takes 4 of 7 categories.

Trekking
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Trekking4/7

Men3/7

Ratings & consensus: Trekking
Community sentiment: Trekking
Longevity: Men
Sillage & projection: Trekking
Value for money: Trekking
Versatility: Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TrekkingAvon

MenO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 21%Had 67%Want 12%

3.68/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 47%Had 45%Want 8%

Category winnerTrekkingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

90 votes

14%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

161 votes

Category winnerTrekkingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMen

SillageTrekking

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value69

Category winnerTrekkingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

aquatic77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesBergamotLavenderSpicy NotesPatchouliCoumarinGeraniumWoodsy NotesOakmossLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Watery NotesLimeBergamotSicilian LemonBlack and Pink PepperSpicesCardamom

Heart

LavenderVioletBasilGeraniumNutmegLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherRock roseOakmossMuskAmberLabdanumSandalwoodCoumarin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Coumarin and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer100

Fall22

Winter9

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer74

Fall71

Winter26

Day100

Night34

Category winnerMenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,602

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,864

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Trekking by Avon opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bright citruses before settling into fresh lavender and green geranium. A woody base of oakmoss, patchouli, and coumarin adds an earthy, old-school spine. Designed as a crisp daytime cologne for spring and summer, it delivers an easygoing herbal profile for cas…

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Men by O Boticário is a straightforward, refreshing daily fragrance built around bright citrus, clean aromatics, and grounded woods. The scent opens with an energetic splash of tart lime, Sicilian lemon, and crisp watery notes, sharpened by a pinch of crushed black pepper. As the initial citrus burst settles, gentle l…

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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, Trekking or Men?

Trekking takes 4 of 7 categories. Trekking is rated 4.23/5 from 90 votes; Men is rated 3.68/5 from 161 votes. Choose Trekking for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Trekking or Men?

Men lasts longest (Men 55/100, Trekking 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Trekking or Men?

Trekking projects furthest (Trekking 50/100, Men 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Trekking and Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Coumarin and Geranium.

Is Trekking or Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Trekking is the stronger pick. For winter, Men is the stronger pick. Trekking suits daytime wear; Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Trekking and Men?

Trekking features Citruses, Bergamot, Lavender, Spicy Notes and Patchouli. Men has top notes of Watery Notes, Lime, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Basil and Geranium, a base of Leather, Rock rose, Oakmoss and Musk.