Question 1

What's the difference between Custo Man and Declaration?

Accepted Answer

Custo Man is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Custo Barcelona (2009) dominated by Citrus accords. Declaration is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Cartier (1998) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share 3 accords: Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Custo Man or Declaration?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Custo Man scores 4.08/5 vs Declaration at 4.04/5. Declaration's standout strength: Distinctive cardamom and cumin spice profile that stands out. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Custo Man and Declaration smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Neroli, Bergamot. Declaration: Cartier Declaration is a well-regarded fragrance praised for its unique spice-forward composition and quality, but the community emphasizes it's not suitable for blind buying due to its polarizing cardamom and cumin notes.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Custo Man or Declaration?

Accepted Answer

Declaration: Excellent performance and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Custo Man vs Declaration?

Accepted Answer

Custo Man scores highest for spring wear; Declaration scores highest for spring wear. Custo Man leans daytime, Declaration leans daytime.

Custo Man vs Declaration

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Custo Man (8)

Unique to Declaration (19)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Declaration

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Attribute	Custo Man	Declaration
Brand	Custo Barcelona	Cartier
Year	2009	1998
Rating	4.08	4.04
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	11	22