Fragrance comparison

Tribute vs Hunter Killer Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 562 ratings analysed

6 wins

Tribute

Amouage

4.39397 votes

Rank #375 RoseAmber

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Hunter Killer Man

Armaf

4.18165 votes

Rank #4,254 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tribute takes 6 of 7 categories.

Tribute
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Hunter Killer Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Tribute6/7

Hunter Killer Man1/7

Ratings & consensus: Tribute
Community sentiment: Tribute
Longevity: Tribute
Sillage & projection: Tribute
Value for money: Hunter Killer Man
Versatility: Tribute
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tribute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TributeAmouage

Hunter Killer ManArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 397 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 165 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerTributeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

21%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

328 votes

49%Love

30%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

165 votes

Category winnerTributeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTribute

SillageTribute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value82

Category winnerHunter Killer ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber88%

tobacco77%

warm spicy65%

smoky53%

leather42%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Taif RoseSaffronSpices

Heart

IncenseTincture of RoseFrench labdanumAmberJasmine

Base

TobaccoLeatherPatchouliVetiverCedarJuniper

Top

IncensePepperNutmegCinnamonSaffronGreen Apple

Heart

PatchouliJasmineLavender

Base

TobaccoVetiverGuaiac WoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Incense, Amber and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer32

Fall89

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring69

Summer34

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTributeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex40

Women13

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#375

PerfumerGras

Launched—

Reviews71

Overall rank#4,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerTributeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Tribute is a potent, smoke-forward oriental fragrance centered on dark tobacco and rich leather. Best reserved for cold winter nights, it offers a dense, authoritative presence for those who appreciate complex, resinous profiles. It is a bold, uncompromising choice that commands attention in formal evening set…

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Armaf Hunter Killer Man launches with a bracing blast of green apple, black pepper, and incense, delivering an immediate punch of dark, spicy warmth. Within minutes, the aggressive opening yields to a smoky lavender and earthy patchouli heart that hugs the skin. The final phase shifts into a dense base of cinnamon-dus…

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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, Tribute or Hunter Killer Man?

Tribute takes 6 of 7 categories. Tribute is rated 4.39/5 from 397 votes; Hunter Killer Man is rated 4.18/5 from 165 votes. Choose Tribute for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Hunter Killer Man for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Tribute or Hunter Killer Man?

Tribute lasts longest (Tribute 89/100, Hunter Killer Man 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tribute or Hunter Killer Man?

Tribute projects furthest (Tribute 81/100, Hunter Killer Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tribute and Hunter Killer Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Incense, Amber and Jasmine.

Is Tribute or Hunter Killer Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hunter Killer Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Tribute is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tribute and Hunter Killer Man?

Tribute has top notes of Taif Rose, Saffron and Spices, heart notes of Incense, Tincture of Rose, French labdanum and Amber, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Patchouli and Vetiver. Hunter Killer Man has top notes of Incense, Pepper, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Lavender, a base of Tobacco, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Amber.