Fragrance comparison

MJ Man vs Take a Star

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

4 wins

MJ Man

Marc Joseph

4.569 votes

Rank #33,958 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Take a Star

Azteque

3.504 votes

Rank #60,784 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MJ Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

MJ Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Take a Star
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

MJ Man4/4

Take a Star0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MJ ManMarc Joseph

Take a StarAzteque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 75%Had 15%Want 10%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMJ Man

SillageMJ Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value93

¤ Price value56

Category winnerMJ ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

mossy58%

earthy44%

fresh spicy30%

white floral100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

fresh spicy53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperLemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Precious WoodsGalbanumElemi resinGranny Smith apple

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossWhite MuskPatchouliAmberVanilla

Top

SnowCardamomMandarin OrangeJuniper

Heart

JasmineGrapefruitHoneysuckleGeraniumOakmossCedar

Base

TobaccoPrecious WoodsAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Precious Woods and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for MJ Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer71

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring75

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#60,784

PerfumerJacopo Luccato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMJ ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph MJ Man is a crisp woody spicy fragrance built on a backbone of bright citrus, aromatic greenery, and grounding forest woods. The fragrance bursts to life with an energetic opening of tart pink grapefruit, Italian bergamot, zesty lemon, and crushed pink pepper berries. As the initial citrus effervescence se…

Reviews →

Take a Star by Azteque is a woody aromatic scent that feels crisp and cold. It opens with an icy burst of snow and mandarin before grounding itself in a heart of cedar and oakmoss. This unisex fragrance provides a versatile profile for those who enjoy refreshing, nature-inspired compositions during the brisk days of a…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, MJ Man or Take a Star?

MJ Man takes 4 of 4 categories. MJ Man is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Take a Star is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose MJ Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Take a Star for a white floral and citrus character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MJ Man or Take a Star?

MJ Man lasts longest (MJ Man 72/100, Take a Star 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MJ Man or Take a Star?

MJ Man projects furthest (MJ Man 57/100, Take a Star 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MJ Man and Take a Star smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Precious Woods and Oakmoss.

Is MJ Man or Take a Star better for summer or winter?

MJ Man suits daytime wear; Take a Star suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MJ Man and Take a Star?

MJ Man has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Precious Woods, Galbanum, Elemi resin and Granny Smith apple, a base of Oakmoss, White Musk, Patchouli and Amber. Take a Star has top notes of Snow, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Juniper, heart notes of Jasmine, Grapefruit, Honeysuckle and Geranium, a base of Tobacco, Precious Woods, Amber and Vanilla.