Fragrance comparison

Pheromone vs Seductive

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 522 ratings analysed

Pheromone

Marilyn Miglin

3.78316 votes

Rank #5,058 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Seductive

Boadicea the Victorious

3.93206 votes

Rank #7,771 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Seductive takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pheromone
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Seductive
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Pheromone2/7

Seductive4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PheromoneMarilyn Miglin

SeductiveBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 316 votes

Have 41%Had 21%Want 38%

3.93/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerSeductiveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

316 votes

39%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

206 votes

Category winnerSeductiveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSeductive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value39

Category winnerPheromoneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

warm spicy84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

SpicesGreen NotesPalm LeafMintRosemaryLotus

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineYlang-YlangOrange BlossomRoseIris

Base6 to 9 hours

OakmossWoodsy NotesSandalwoodVodkaPatchouli

Top

ResinMintIris

Heart

FirRosemaryJasmine

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Rosemary, Jasmine and Iris. Durations are only published for Pheromone, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer50

Fall100

Winter91

Day84

Night100

Spring91

Summer50

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerSeductiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

Men63

Unisex37

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,058

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#7,771

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerPheromoneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pheromone by Marilyn Miglin is a classic chypre floral fragrance first launched in 1978. It opens with a sharp burst of green notes, cool mint, palm leaf, and pungent spices, backed by a brisk touch of rosemary and airy lotus. As the punchy opening settles, a traditional floral heart emerges with jasmine, ylang-ylang,…

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Seductive by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a cold burst of mint, resinous sap, and powdery iris. As the fragrance settles, earthy fir needles and sharp rosemary blend into a dark base of patchouli and sandalwood. It shines in crisp winter air and cool autumn dampness, offering a raw forest floor feel for lovers o…

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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, Pheromone or Seductive?

Seductive takes 4 of 7 categories. Pheromone is rated 3.78/5 from 316 votes; Seductive is rated 3.93/5 from 206 votes. Choose Pheromone for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Seductive for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone or Seductive?

They last about the same: Pheromone 74/100, Seductive 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone or Seductive?

Seductive projects furthest (Seductive 70/100, Pheromone 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone and Seductive smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Rosemary, Jasmine and Iris.

Is Pheromone or Seductive better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pheromone is the stronger pick. For winter, Seductive is the stronger pick. Pheromone suits evening wear; Seductive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone and Seductive?

Pheromone has top notes of Spices, Green Notes, Palm Leaf and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood and Vodka. Seductive has top notes of Resin, Mint and Iris, heart notes of Fir, Rosemary and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.