Fragrance comparison

AMG Red Thrill vs Star For Men

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 451 ratings analysed

AMG Red Thrill

Mercedes-Benz

3.7330 votes

Rank #21,871 IrisWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Star For Men

Mauboussin

4.28421 votes

Rank #386 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Star For Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

AMG Red Thrill
Choose it for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Star For Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

AMG Red Thrill1/7

Star For Men6/7

Ratings & consensus: Star For Men
Community sentiment: Star For Men
Longevity: Star For Men
Sillage & projection: Star For Men
Value for money: Star For Men
Versatility: AMG Red Thrill
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Star For Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AMG Red ThrillMercedes-Benz

Star For MenMauboussin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

4.28/ 5 · 421 votes

Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%

Category winnerStar For MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

17%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

63%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

331 votes

Category winnerStar For MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityStar For Men

SillageStar For Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value90

Category winnerStar For MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

warm spicy88%

powdery77%

vanilla65%

violet53%

aromatic42%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

vanilla83%

woody74%

powdery65%

balsamic56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Iris

Base

Vanilla

Top

CardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

IncenseSaffron

Base

VanillaWhite AmberPatchouliIrisCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Iris and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring71

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAMG Red ThrillMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex16

Women11

Men78

Unisex20

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,871

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews98

Category winnerStar For MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

AMG Red Thrill by Mercedes-Benz focuses on a focused three-note structure of green cardamom, powdery iris, and warm vanilla. The opening hits with sharp, aromatic cardamom spice that feels punchy and slightly resinous. Within fifteen minutes, the heart pushes forward a smooth, cosmetic iris that softens the peppery ed…

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Star For Men opens spicy and smooth, with cardamom and black pepper over a warm vanilla amber base. On skin it usually reads sweet, woody and slightly powdery, with incense and saffron giving it a darker, dressier edge. It suits cooler weather best and often feels easiest to wear in the evening, at the office, or on a…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, AMG Red Thrill or Star For Men?

Star For Men takes 6 of 7 categories. AMG Red Thrill is rated 3.73/5 from 30 votes; Star For Men is rated 4.28/5 from 421 votes. Choose AMG Red Thrill for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Star For Men for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, AMG Red Thrill or Star For Men?

They last about the same: Star For Men 71/100, AMG Red Thrill 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, AMG Red Thrill or Star For Men?

Star For Men projects furthest (Star For Men 60/100, AMG Red Thrill 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AMG Red Thrill and Star For Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Iris and Vanilla.

Is AMG Red Thrill or Star For Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, AMG Red Thrill is the stronger pick. For winter, AMG Red Thrill is the stronger pick. AMG Red Thrill suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AMG Red Thrill and Star For Men?

AMG Red Thrill has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vanilla. Star For Men has top notes of Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense and Saffron, a base of Vanilla, White Amber, Patchouli and Iris.