Fragrance comparison

Vibrant Woody Mandarin vs Paul Smith Man 2

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 191 ratings analysed

Vibrant Woody Mandarin

Angel Schlesser

3.3523 votes

Rank #55,094 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Paul Smith Man 2

Paul Smith

3.56168 votes

Rank #9,356 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paul Smith Man 2 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Vibrant Woody Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paul Smith Man 2
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vibrant Woody Mandarin0/5

Paul Smith Man 24/5

Ratings & consensus: Paul Smith Man 2
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Paul Smith Man 2
Sillage & projection: Paul Smith Man 2
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paul Smith Man 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vibrant Woody MandarinAngel Schlesser

Paul Smith Man 2Paul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

3.56/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 47%Had 31%Want 22%

Category winnerPaul Smith Man 2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

35%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

20%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPaul Smith Man 2

SillagePaul Smith Man 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy91%

soft spicy83%

aromatic74%

sweet65%

vanilla56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

powdery69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Italian MandarinCardamom

Heart

Pink PepperLavenderViolet Leaves

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top

CardamomGrapefruitGranny Smith appleMandarin Orange

Heart

Cashmere WoodCinnamonNutmegLavender

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, Tonka Bean and Virginia Cedar. 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

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night33

Spring45

Summer41

Fall100

Winter83

Day77

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,356

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerPaul Smith Man 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angel Schlesser Vibrant Woody Mandarin opens with bright Italian mandarin zest and crushed green cardamom. The initial spray delivers a sharp citrus punch that quickly settles as herbal lavender and leafy violet leaves show up within ten minutes. A dry base of Virginia cedar, earthy patchouli, and sweet tonka bean anc…

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Paul Smith Man 2 is a woody spicy EDT that opens with bright citrus, green apple and cardamom, then turns warmer with nutmeg, cinnamon and soft woods. It usually wears as a sweet, slightly powdery designer scent with a fresh edge. It suits someone who wants an easy autumn to spring daily fragrance at a fair price. Sam…

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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, Vibrant Woody Mandarin or Paul Smith Man 2?

Paul Smith Man 2 takes 4 of 5 categories. Vibrant Woody Mandarin is rated 3.35/5 from 23 votes; Paul Smith Man 2 is rated 3.56/5 from 168 votes. Choose Vibrant Woody Mandarin for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paul Smith Man 2 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vibrant Woody Mandarin or Paul Smith Man 2?

Paul Smith Man 2 lasts longest (Paul Smith Man 2 69/100, Vibrant Woody Mandarin 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vibrant Woody Mandarin or Paul Smith Man 2?

Paul Smith Man 2 projects furthest (Paul Smith Man 2 63/100, Vibrant Woody Mandarin 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vibrant Woody Mandarin and Paul Smith Man 2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Tonka Bean and Virginia Cedar.

Is Vibrant Woody Mandarin or Paul Smith Man 2 better for summer or winter?

Vibrant Woody Mandarin suits daytime wear; Paul Smith Man 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vibrant Woody Mandarin and Paul Smith Man 2?

Vibrant Woody Mandarin has top notes of Italian Mandarin and Cardamom, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Lavender and Violet Leaves, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Paul Smith Man 2 has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Granny Smith apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Virginia Cedar.