The smell in short
The first thing you smell is yuzu and mint. The heart brings jasmine and violet leaf. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and vetiver. Overall it smells aromatic and citrus.
- Came out
- 2004
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
Man notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Sonia Rykiel Man EDT
Sonia Rykiel is the house behind Man EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (75%), followed by citrus and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and citrus smells and notes like jasmine and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include grapefruit, nutmeg and styrax. Perfume fans rate it 3.96 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €24, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs more than Jaguar but less than Chanel Bleu De Chanel and Dior Fahrenheit.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Is Man long lasting?
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Chanel Bleu De Chanel and Dior Fahrenheit last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like sandalwood and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far Man spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Fahrenheit spreads further.
More from Sonia Rykiel
This house has 18 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Le Parfum, Sonia Rykiel and Variety.
Man dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Chanel Bleu De Chanel (6 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (6 shared notes), Jaguar (6 shared notes) and Tom Ford Oud Wood (7 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can women wear Man?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Man come out?
It came out in 2004.
Is it good for summer?
Yes, summer is one of its best seasons.