# Caractère vs Man Pure

Caractère and Man Pure overlap 50% in notes and accords; 6 notes appear in both. Man Pure lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 7.4/10 for Caractère. Man Pure projects more: sillage 7.8/10 against 7.1/10 for Caractère.

## At a glance

|  | Caractère | Man Pure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Daniel Hechter | Jil Sander |
| Release year | 1989 | 1981 |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Rating | 7.7/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Longevity | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Sillage | 7.1/10 | 7.8/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Caractère | Man Pure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 38% | 33% |
| Winter | 29% | 30% |
| Spring | 24% | 24% |
| Summer | 9% | 12% |

## Occasions

|  | Caractère | Man Pure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daytime | 23% | 19% |
| Evening | 18% | 22% |
| Casual | 23% | 17% |
| Office | 20% | 18% |
| Nighttime | 15% | 21% |

## Notes

In both: Lemon, Carnation, Basil, Oakmoss, Cedarwood, Castoreum

Only in this one:

- Caractère: Bergamot, Artemisia, Jasmine, Leather
- Man Pure: Oregano, Clary sage, Geranium, Patchouli, Cinnamon, Labdanum, Nutmeg

## Accords

- Caractère: Floral, Green, Spicy, Woody, Animal, Resinous
- Man Pure: Fresh, Floral, Green, Spicy, Woody, Animal

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Man Pure lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 7.4/10 for Caractère.

### Which one projects more?

Man Pure projects more: sillage 7.8/10 against 7.1/10 for Caractère.

### Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 29% of the season votes for Caractère and 30% for Man Pure.

### Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 9% of the season votes for Caractère and 12% for Man Pure.

### Which one is rated higher?

Man Pure is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 7.7/10 for Caractère.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Lemon, Carnation, Basil, Oakmoss, Cedarwood, Castoreum.

## More

- [Caractère details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/daniel-hechter-caractere-eau-de-toilette)
- [Caractère dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/daniel-hechter-caractere-eau-de-toilette)
- [Man Pure details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/jil-sander-man-pure-eau-de-toilette)
- [Man Pure dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/jil-sander-man-pure-eau-de-toilette)

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