Fragrance comparison

M for Men vs Romance Forever

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

M for Men

Marilyn Miglin

4.009 votes

Rank #38,660

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Romance Forever

Rasasi

3.7220 votes

Rank #34,748 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

M for Men
Choose it for its signature character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Romance Forever
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

M for Men2/4

Romance Forever2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M for MenMarilyn Miglin

Romance ForeverRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 58%Had 4%Want 38%

3.72/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 59%Had 16%Want 25%

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

54%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityM for Men

SillageM for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value92

Category winnerRomance ForeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

Not enough data

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

amber61%

Scent match19%Clearly different

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

PetitgrainClary SageArtemisiaBergamotLavenderGeraniumCypressLemon

Heart

JasmineNutmegRoseIrisMateLabdanum

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Artemisia and Labdanum. 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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall58

Winter50

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#34,748

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRomance ForeverHigher 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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Romance Forever by Rasasi is a classic aromatic-woody fragrance for men that centers on a clean, herbaceous profile. It opens with a bright blast of citrus and lavender, moving into a nuanced heart of iris and nutmeg. This 2018 release thrives in casual daytime settings during spring and summer months, offering a reli…

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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 Romance Forever?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. M for Men is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Romance Forever is rated 3.72/5 from 20 votes. Choose M for Men for its signature character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Romance Forever for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, M for Men or Romance Forever?

M for Men lasts longest (M for Men 73/100, Romance Forever 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M for Men or Romance Forever?

M for Men projects furthest (M for Men 79/100, Romance Forever 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M for Men and Romance Forever smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Artemisia and Labdanum.

Is M for Men or Romance Forever better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in M for Men and Romance Forever?

M for Men has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Artemisia, Basil and Thyme, a base of Labdanum, Hay and Honey. Romance Forever has top notes of Petitgrain, Clary Sage, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg, Rose and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.