Fragrance comparison

True Man vs 44BC

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

True Man

Kelsey Berwin

3.5819 votes

Rank #56,149 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

44BC

Scent Nostalgia

—0 votes

Rank #67,074 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

True Man
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
44BC
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money.

True Man2/4

44BC2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 44BC
Sillage & projection: True Man
Value for money: 44BC
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: True Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

True ManKelsey Berwin

44BCScent Nostalgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

Longevity44BC

SillageTrue Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value100

Category winner44BCBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose86%

powdery72%

yellow floral58%

musky44%

white floral30%

white floral100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Floral NotesMimosa

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

MuskAmber

Top

RoseLilyCassisFruity Notes

Heart

CarnationTuberoseMimosaJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Rose, Jasmine and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night25

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,149

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,074

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTrue ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kelsey Berwin True Man opens with a bright splash of yellow mimosa and light floral notes. This initial phase feels fresh, clean, and airy, suitable for a warm spring morning. As the liquid warms on skin, the fragrance transitions into a heart of jasmine and rose. The base relies on amber and clean musk to anchor the …

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44BC by Scent Nostalgia is a floral green blend that opens with rose and lily, then turns creamier and more full-bodied as tuberose, jasmine and mimosa come forward. The base leans soft and smooth, with sandalwood, amber, vetiver and musk adding warmth and a lightly powdery, woody finish. It reads like a modern bouque…

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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 lasts longer, True Man or 44BC?

44BC lasts longest (44BC 80/100, True Man 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, True Man or 44BC?

Projection is very close: True Man 52/100, 44BC 50/100 for sillage.

Do True Man and 44BC smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Rose, Jasmine and Musk.

Is True Man or 44BC better for summer or winter?

True Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in True Man and 44BC?

True Man has top notes of Floral Notes and Mimosa, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. 44BC has top notes of Rose, Lily, Cassis and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Mimosa and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.