Fragrance comparison

M for Men vs Scotch Peat

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

3 wins

M for Men

Marilyn Miglin

4.009 votes

Rank #38,660

Full profile Similar & dupes

5%scent match

Clearly different

Scotch Peat

Strangers Parfumerie

4.03160 votes

Rank #8,911 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Scotch Peat
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

M for Men3/4

Scotch Peat1/4

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: Scotch Peat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M for MenMarilyn Miglin

Scotch PeatStrangers Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 58%Had 4%Want 38%

4.03/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 65%

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

43%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

160 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityM for Men

SillageM for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerM for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

Not enough data

woody100%

aromatic86%

earthy72%

smoky58%

sweet44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match5%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

Notes

PeatSmokeSpruceMossCypressLeatherOakWhite ChocolateMaltBarleyHoneyDried Fruits

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesHoney. 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

Spring45

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men68

Unisex32

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#8,911

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerScotch PeatHigher 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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Scotch Peat opens with an intense blast of damp earth, cade oil smoke, and sharp green spruce needles. Within ten minutes, barley malt and hay settle into the background while a dark sweetness of dried fruits and white chocolate emerges. It feels raw, bonfire-smoky, and distinctly atmospheric for cold damp November ni…

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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 Scotch Peat?

M for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. M for Men is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Scotch Peat is rated 4.03/5 from 160 votes. Choose M for Men for its signature character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Scotch Peat for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, M for Men or Scotch Peat?

M for Men lasts longest (M for Men 73/100, Scotch Peat 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M for Men or Scotch Peat?

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

Do M for Men and Scotch Peat smell similar?

Clearly different: a 5% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Honey.

Is M for Men or Scotch Peat better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in M for Men and Scotch Peat?

M for Men has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Artemisia, Basil and Thyme, a base of Labdanum, Hay and Honey. Scotch Peat features Peat, Smoke, Spruce, Moss and Cypress.