Fragrance comparison

Mu vs S. Men

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mirko Buffini Firenze

4.43121 votes

Rank #24,845 Fresh SpicyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

S. Men

Eudora

4.5819 votes

Rank #31,415 OzonicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mu takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mu
Choose it for a fresh spicy and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
S. Men
Choose it for a ozonic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mu4/5

S. Men1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MuMirko Buffini Firenze

S. MenEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 50%

4.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%

Category winnerMuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

121 votes

58%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityMu

SillageMu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value75

Category winnerS. MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

ozonic92%

green84%

woody77%

citrus69%

aquatic61%

ozonic100%

woody86%

aquatic72%

soft spicy58%

green44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both ozonic, woody and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeavesBergamotNutmeg

Heart

Black TeaPepperCinnamon

Base

Olive TreeMyrrhTobacco Leaf

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperPepper

Heart2-3 hrs

Violet Leaves

Base4-6 hrs

Woodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaves and Pepper. Durations are only published for S. Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall89

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring27

Summer0

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men48

Unisex48

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,845

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,415

PerfumerIsaac Sinclair, Philippe Roques

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mirko Buffini Firenze Mu opens with a sharp burst of violet leaves and bergamot, braced by grated nutmeg. Black tea and dry cinnamon build a warm, herbal core before settling onto olive tree wood, myrrh, and dark tobacco leaf. It offers a fresh, earthy trail designed for crisp spring and autumn days.

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Eudora S. Men cuts through the air with a brisk crack of black pepper and vibrant pink pepper before settling into cool, watery violet leaves and dry cedar-like woodsy notes. The contrast is immediate. Crisp ozonic tones balance the warm spice within minutes, keeping the fragrance sharp, clean, and understated. It wea…

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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, Mu or S. Men?

Mu takes 4 of 5 categories. Mu is rated 4.43/5 from 121 votes; S. Men is rated 4.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Mu for a fresh spicy and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose S. Men for a ozonic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mu or S. Men?

They last about the same: Mu 65/100, S. Men 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mu or S. Men?

Mu projects furthest (Mu 58/100, S. Men 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mu and S. Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, woody and aquatic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaves and Pepper.

Is Mu or S. Men better for summer or winter?

S. Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mu and S. Men?

Mu has top notes of Violet Leaves, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Black Tea, Pepper and Cinnamon, a base of Olive Tree, Myrrh and Tobacco Leaf. S. Men has top notes of Pink Pepper and Pepper, heart notes of Violet Leaves, a base of Woodsy Notes.