Fragrance comparison

Vigour vs Fantastic Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 334 ratings analysed

5 wins

Vigour

Criminal Elements

4.2129 votes

Rank #44,758 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Fantastic Man

Byredo

3.86305 votes

Rank #5,939 AromaticWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vigour takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vigour
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fantastic Man
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vigour5/7

Fantastic Man1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VigourCriminal Elements

Fantastic ManByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 37%Had 6%Want 57%

3.86/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

Category winnerVigourRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

62%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

40%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerVigourMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVigour

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value47

Category winnerVigourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender88%

earthy77%

woody65%

fresh spicy53%

citrus42%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

anis84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderVetiverBergamotOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Star AniseBergamotCardamom

Heart

LavenderIncenseGeranium

Base

VetiverOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Vetiver, Bergamot and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Vigour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall95

Winter20

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer50

Fall43

Winter43

Day100

Night33

Category winnerVigourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex44

Women0

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,758

PerfumerCorey Newcombe

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerFantastic ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vigour by Criminal Elements strips the traditional barbershop fern down to its crispest essentials. It opens with a bright splash of bitter grapefruit and zesty bergamot, paired immediately with herbal French lavender that smells like crushed purple flower spikes rather than soapy powder. As the citrus sparkle settles…

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Fantastic Man by Byredo is a crisp, aromatic fougere that leans into sharp herbal notes. It balances cool star anise and bergamot with a solid base of vetiver and oakmoss. Designed for men who appreciate a clean, assertive scent profile, this fragrance performs best during spring days and outdoor office settings where…

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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, Vigour or Fantastic Man?

Vigour takes 5 of 7 categories. Vigour is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes; Fantastic Man is rated 3.86/5 from 305 votes. Choose Vigour for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fantastic Man for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vigour or Fantastic Man?

Vigour lasts longest (Vigour 71/100, Fantastic Man 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vigour or Fantastic Man?

Projection is very close: Vigour 59/100, Fantastic Man 59/100 for sillage.

Do Vigour and Fantastic Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Vetiver, Bergamot and Oakmoss.

Is Vigour or Fantastic Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vigour is the stronger pick. For winter, Fantastic Man is the stronger pick. Vigour suits daytime wear; Fantastic Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vigour and Fantastic Man?

Vigour features Lavender, Vetiver, Bergamot and Oakmoss. Fantastic Man has top notes of Star Anise, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Incense and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss and Patchouli.