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    Reflection Man vs. Pure Man

    Very similar
    Pure Man by Bruno Banani bottle

    Pure Man

    Bruno Banani
    Eau de Toilette2006
    New comparison

    Reflection Man rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Reflection Man vs. Pure Man
    Reflection ManPure Man
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20062006
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Reflection Man

    Woody
    White Floral
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Iris
    Warm Spicy

    Pure Man

    Woody
    Amber
    Citrus
    Anis
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Musky
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PetitgrainBitter Orange LeafRed PepperPink PepperRosemary
    AniseCardamomMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot
    Heart
    NeroliJasmineIrisYlang-Ylang
    JasmineCedarCyclamen
    Base
    SandalwoodVirginia CedarHaitian VetiverPatchouli
    SandalwoodAmberMuskBenzoinVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Reflection Man vs. Pure Man
    Reflection ManPure Man
    Score4.5/53/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Reflection Man is not trying to shout over anyone in the room. It is a quiet confidence wrapped in aromatic herbs, soft florals, and creamy woods. The pepper note keeps things interesting without.Reflection Man
    The anise is the whole point. Either it pulls you in or it doesn't, but that's true of every interesting fragrance. What's rarer is the warmth underneath it: jasmine and cedar doing quiet work.Pure Man