Fragrance comparison

Jolie de Nonchalance vs The Taste of Fragrance A*Men

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 778 ratings analysed

Jolie de Nonchalance

MÄURER & WIRTZ

3.5939 votes

Rank #19,209 AmberPowdery

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36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men

Mugler

4.22739 votes

Rank #1,257 Warm SpicyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men takes 4 of 5 categories.

Jolie de Nonchalance
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Jolie de Nonchalance1/5

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men4/5

Ratings & consensus: The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Sillage & projection: The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Value for money: Jolie de Nonchalance
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Taste of Fragrance A*Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jolie de NonchalanceMÄURER & WIRTZ

The Taste of Fragrance A*MenMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%

4.22/ 5 · 739 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

54%Love

30%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

739 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityThe Taste of Fragrance A*Men

SillageThe Taste of Fragrance A*Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value43

Category winnerJolie de NonchalanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla90%

coffee80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

patchouli50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy, vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesCorianderAfrican Orange FlowerBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeCarnationTaif RoseYlang-YlangTuberoseJasmine

Base

Tolu BalsamTonka BeanFrench labdanumIncenseAmberMuskSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

CorianderLavenderMintBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Chili PepperPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Base8-12 hrs

CoffeeVanilleTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Tonka Bean and Musk. Durations are only published for The Taste of Fragrance A*Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer29

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Spring33

Summer10

Fall0

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews137

Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jolie de Nonchalance is a soft-spiced oriental floral with a very 1990s character. It opens fruity and lightly citrusy, then turns powdery with carnation, heliotrope, rose and white florals over an amber, vanilla and incense base. On skin it reads warm, sensual and a little dressy rather than fresh or minimal. This su…

Reviews →

Mugler launched The Taste of Fragrance A*Men in 2011 to bridge high perfumery with culinary flavor. The result is fascinating. You get a sudden rush of fresh mint, bergamot, and lavender on the first spray. That coolness vanishes fast. A distinct blast of crushed red chili pepper takes center stage, blending straight …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jolie de Nonchalance or The Taste of Fragrance A*Men?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Jolie de Nonchalance is rated 3.59/5 from 39 votes; The Taste of Fragrance A*Men is rated 4.22/5 from 739 votes. Choose Jolie de Nonchalance for a amber and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose The Taste of Fragrance A*Men for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jolie de Nonchalance or The Taste of Fragrance A*Men?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men lasts longest (The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 80/100, Jolie de Nonchalance 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jolie de Nonchalance or The Taste of Fragrance A*Men?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men projects furthest (The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 70/100, Jolie de Nonchalance 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jolie de Nonchalance and The Taste of Fragrance A*Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Tonka Bean and Musk.

Is Jolie de Nonchalance or The Taste of Fragrance A*Men better for summer or winter?

Jolie de Nonchalance suits daytime wear; The Taste of Fragrance A*Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jolie de Nonchalance and The Taste of Fragrance A*Men?

Jolie de Nonchalance has top notes of Fruity Notes, Coriander, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Carnation, Taif Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Tolu Balsam, Tonka Bean, French labdanum and Incense. The Taste of Fragrance A*Men has top notes of Coriander, Lavender, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Chili Pepper, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar, a base of Coffee, Vanille, Tonka Bean and Musk.