Fragrance comparison

Pheromone for Men vs Taifi Rose

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

Pheromone for Men

Marilyn Miglin

4.1631 votes

Rank #15,898 AmberWoody

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22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Taifi Rose

Amouage

4.6268 votes

Rank #24,124 RosePowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Taifi Rose takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pheromone for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Taifi Rose
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pheromone for Men3/7

Taifi Rose4/7

Ratings & consensus: Taifi Rose
Community sentiment: Taifi Rose
Longevity: Taifi Rose
Sillage & projection: Taifi Rose
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

Taifi RoseAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 61%

4.62/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%

Category winnerTaifi RoseRating 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

75%Love

19%Like

1%Ok

1%Dislike

3%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerTaifi RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityTaifi Rose

SillageTaifi Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value54

Category winnerPheromone for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

honey77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

rose100%

powdery83%

honey65%

oud48%

floral30%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both honey

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

Notes

Taif RoseHoneyAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwoodLabdanumOlibanumLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Honey, Olibanum and Sandalwood. 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

Summer100

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night25

Category winnerPheromone for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

Men11

Unisex33

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,898

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#24,124

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Taifi Rose is a potent, honeyed take on the classic Damask rose. This Amouage attar leans into the natural intensity of the bloom, offering a thick, resinous floral profile. It is best suited for those who appreciate traditional, Middle Eastern perfumery. Wear it on cool evenings when you want a rich, lingering scent …

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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 Taifi Rose?

Taifi Rose takes 4 of 7 categories. Pheromone for Men is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes; Taifi Rose is rated 4.62/5 from 68 votes. Choose Pheromone for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Taifi Rose for a rose and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone for Men or Taifi Rose?

Taifi Rose lasts longest (Taifi Rose 80/100, Pheromone for Men 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone for Men or Taifi Rose?

Taifi Rose projects furthest (Taifi Rose 73/100, Pheromone for Men 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone for Men and Taifi Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share honey accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Honey, Olibanum and Sandalwood.

Is Pheromone for Men or Taifi Rose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pheromone for Men and Taifi Rose?

Pheromone for Men features Labdanum, Honey, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Green Notes. Taifi Rose features Taif Rose, Honey, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Sandalwood.