Fragrance comparison

M for Men vs Bushukan

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

3 wins

M for Men

Marilyn Miglin

4.009 votes

Rank #38,660

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Bushukan

Molton Brown

4.0450 votes

Rank #15,140 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

M for Men
Choose it for its signature character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bushukan
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

M for Men3/4

Bushukan1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M for Men
Sillage & projection: M for Men
Value for money: M for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bushukan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M for MenMarilyn Miglin

BushukanMolton Brown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 58%Had 4%Want 38%

4.04/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 56%Had 12%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

30%Love

50%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityM for Men

SillageM for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value68

Category winnerM for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

Not enough data

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match45%Some overlap

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

ArtemisiaBasilThyme

Base5 to 8 hours

LabdanumHayHoney

Top

LemonBergamotBasil

Heart

CedarThyme

Base

VetiverTolu BalsamLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Basil and Thyme. Durations are only published for M for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter80

Day40

Night100

Spring100

Summer79

Fall63

Winter25

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#15,140

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerBushukanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M for Men by Marilyn Miglin delivers an aromatic green profile built around classic herbs and rich resins. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon and bright bergamot, creating an immediate citrus greeting. As the opening settles, the heart turns dry and herbal through bitter artemisia, garden basil, and pun…

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Bushukan by Molton Brown is a bright, uplifting aromatic citrus fragrance that opens with a zesty burst of tart lemon and bergamot, sharpened by fresh crushed basil leaves. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, warm herbal thyme and clean dry cedarwood step forward to give the blend structure and a classic barbershop…

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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, M for Men or Bushukan?

M for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. M for Men is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Bushukan is rated 4.04/5 from 50 votes. Choose M for Men for its signature character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bushukan for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, M for Men or Bushukan?

M for Men lasts longest (M for Men 73/100, Bushukan 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M for Men or Bushukan?

M for Men projects furthest (M for Men 79/100, Bushukan 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M for Men and Bushukan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Basil and Thyme.

Is M for Men or Bushukan better for summer or winter?

M for Men suits evening wear; Bushukan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M for Men and Bushukan?

M for Men has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Artemisia, Basil and Thyme, a base of Labdanum, Hay and Honey. Bushukan has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Cedar and Thyme, a base of Vetiver, Tolu Balsam and Labdanum.