Le Male Silver My Skin vs The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le Male Silver My Skin takes 5 of 7 categories.
Le Male Silver My SkinChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Taste of Fragrance A*MenChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Le Male Silver My Skin5/7
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Le Male Silver My Skin
- Community sentiment
- Le Male Silver My Skin
- Longevity
- The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
- Sillage & projection
- Le Male Silver My Skin
- Value for money
- Le Male Silver My Skin
- Versatility
- Le Male Silver My Skin
- 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
Le Male Silver My SkinJean Paul GaultierThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenMuglerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.43/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 40%Had 11%Want 49%
4.22/ 5 · 739 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winnerLe Male Silver My SkinRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
34%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
58 votes
54%Love
30%Like
1%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
739 votes
Category winnerLe Male Silver My SkinMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Taste of Fragrance A*Men
SillageLe Male Silver My Skin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLe Male Silver My SkinBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
vanilla92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
lavender69%
green61%
warm spicy100%
vanilla90%
coffee80%
aromatic70%
woody60%
patchouli50%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both vanilla, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderMintCardamomArtemisiaBergamot
Heart
CinnamonCarawayAfrican Orange Flower
Base
VanilleTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberVirginia Cedar
Top15-30 mins
CorianderLavenderMintBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Chili PepperPatchouliVirginia Cedar
Base8-12 hrs
CoffeeVanilleTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Bergamot and Vanille. 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 seasonSpring60
Summer40
Fall100
Winter100
Day90
Night100
Spring33
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day47
Night100
Category winnerLe Male Silver My SkinMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,368
PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#1,257
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews137
Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJean Paul Gaultier Le Male Silver My Skin opens with a sharp burst of fresh mint and herbaceous lavender. Within minutes, a warm wave of cardamom and sweet cinnamon emerges, giving the classic fougere structure a cozy, spicy depth. On the skin, the dry-down settles into a smooth vanilla and rich amber base, supported …
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 …
Reviews →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, Le Male Silver My Skin or The Taste of Fragrance A*Men?
Le Male Silver My Skin takes 5 of 7 categories. Le Male Silver My Skin is rated 4.43/5 from 58 votes; The Taste of Fragrance A*Men is rated 4.22/5 from 739 votes. Choose Le Male Silver My Skin for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Taste of Fragrance A*Men for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Le Male Silver My Skin or The Taste of Fragrance A*Men?
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men lasts longest (The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 80/100, Le Male Silver My Skin 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Le Male Silver My Skin or The Taste of Fragrance A*Men?
Projection is very close: Le Male Silver My Skin 71/100, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 70/100 for sillage.
Do Le Male Silver My Skin and The Taste of Fragrance A*Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Vanille.
Is Le Male Silver My Skin or The Taste of Fragrance A*Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, Le Male Silver My Skin is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Male Silver My Skin is the stronger pick. Le Male Silver My Skin suits evening wear; The Taste of Fragrance A*Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Le Male Silver My Skin and The Taste of Fragrance A*Men?
Le Male Silver My Skin has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Cardamom and Artemisia, heart notes of Cinnamon, Caraway and African Orange Flower, a base of Vanille, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.
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