Fragrance comparison

Pheromone for Men vs Fame 15

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 52 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

Fame 15

Alexandria Fragrances

4.1921 votes

Rank #46,556 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pheromone for Men takes 5 of 5 categories.

Pheromone for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fame 15
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Pheromone for Men5/5

Fame 150/5

Ratings & consensus: Pheromone for Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pheromone for Men
Sillage & projection: Pheromone for Men
Value for money: Pheromone for Men
Versatility: Not scored
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

Fame 15Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 61%

4.19/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 51%Had 4%Want 46%

Category winnerPheromone for MenRating 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

48%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityPheromone for Men

SillagePheromone for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value64

Category winnerPheromone for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

honey77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

amber92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, woody 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

PlumCypressBergamotCitruses

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliLabdanumJasmine

Base

VanillaSandalwoodOlibanumMusk

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Olibanum, Sandalwood 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

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

Men23

Unisex69

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,898

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#46,556

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Fame 15 opens with dark plum and bright citrus, then settles into a smooth woody amber with vanilla, patchouli and a soft touch of oud. It wears richer than fresh, but not overwhelmingly heavy. This is a good fit if you like fruity woods with warmth, light sweetness and a slightly powdery finish. It reads comfortably …

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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 Fame 15?

Pheromone for Men takes 5 of 5 categories. Pheromone for Men is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes; Fame 15 is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes. Choose Pheromone for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fame 15 for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone for Men or Fame 15?

Pheromone for Men lasts longest (Pheromone for Men 77/100, Fame 15 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone for Men or Fame 15?

Pheromone for Men projects furthest (Pheromone for Men 70/100, Fame 15 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone for Men and Fame 15 smell similar?

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

Is Pheromone for Men or Fame 15 better for summer or winter?

Pheromone for Men suits daytime wear; Fame 15 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone for Men and Fame 15?

Pheromone for Men features Labdanum, Honey, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Green Notes. Fame 15 has top notes of Plum, Cypress, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Labdanum and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Olibanum and Musk.