Fragrance comparison

Pheromone for Men vs 1903

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

5 wins

Pheromone for Men

Marilyn Miglin

4.1631 votes

Rank #15,898 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

1903

J. Peterman

4.3735 votes

Rank #19,813 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pheromone for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

Pheromone for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1903
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Pheromone for Men5/7

19032/7

Ratings & consensus: 1903
Community sentiment: 1903
Longevity: Pheromone for Men
Sillage & projection: Pheromone for Men
Value for money: Pheromone for Men
Versatility: Pheromone for Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pheromone for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone for MenMarilyn Miglin

1903J. Peterman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 61%

4.37/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 56%Had 13%Want 31%

Category winner1903Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

23%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

57%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winner1903Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityPheromone for Men

SillagePheromone for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value61

Category winnerPheromone for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

honey77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

tobacco69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LabdanumHoneyOlibanumSandalwoodGreen NotesTonka BeanCitrusesBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

Clary SageCardamom

Base

LabdanumTobaccoLeatherOlibanumelemi

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Olibanum, Green Notes and Citruses. Durations are only published for Pheromone for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night69

Spring64

Summer45

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night63

Category winnerPheromone for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,898

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#19,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerPheromone for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pheromone for Men by Marilyn Miglin delivers an unapologetic blast of vintage amber and woody warmth. The scent opens with sharp bergamot and brisk green notes, giving it a crisp, soapy edge reminiscent of classic barbershop formulas. Soon after, thick honey and warm labdanum surface, shifting the balance from brisk c…

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1903 by J. Peterman delivers a crisp, aromatic profile built on citrus and green notes. It settles into a grounded heart of clary sage and cardamom, finally resting on a foundation of tobacco, leather, and olibanum. Designed as a clean, versatile scent for men, it works best for office settings or daytime wear, provid…

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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 for Men or 1903?

Pheromone for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Pheromone for Men is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes; 1903 is rated 4.37/5 from 35 votes. Choose Pheromone for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1903 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone for Men or 1903?

Pheromone for Men lasts longest (Pheromone for Men 77/100, 1903 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone for Men or 1903?

Pheromone for Men projects furthest (Pheromone for Men 70/100, 1903 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone for Men and 1903 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Olibanum, Green Notes and Citruses.

Is Pheromone for Men or 1903 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pheromone for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, 1903 is the stronger pick. Pheromone for Men suits daytime wear; 1903 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone for Men and 1903?

Pheromone for Men features Labdanum, Honey, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Green Notes. 1903 has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Clary Sage and Cardamom, a base of Labdanum, Tobacco, Leather and Olibanum.