Fragrance comparison

Pheromone for Men vs The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 166 ratings analysed

7 wins

Pheromone for Men

Marilyn Miglin

4.1631 votes

Rank #15,898 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco

Trussardi

3.85135 votes

Rank #30,402 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pheromone for Men takes 7 of 7 categories.

Pheromone for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pheromone for Men7/7

The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco0/7

Ratings & consensus: Pheromone for Men
Community sentiment: Pheromone for Men
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

The Courtyards of Castello SforzescoTrussardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 61%

3.85/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

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

41%Love

24%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

135 votes

Category winnerPheromone for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPheromone for Men

SillagePheromone for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value48

Category winnerPheromone for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

honey77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%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

SaffronOlibanumBergamot

Heart

Moroccan RoseGeraniumHoneyPink PepperRosa Alba

Base

LabdanumBenzoinClearwood

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Honey, Olibanum and Bergamot. 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

Spring40

Summer22

Fall100

Winter91

Day70

Night100

Category winnerPheromone for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

Men18

Unisex57

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,898

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#30,402

PerfumerAntoine Lie, Luca Maffei

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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The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco opens with a sharp flash of dry saffron and resinous olibanum, immediately brightened by tart bergamot. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus clears to expose a dense floral heart where dark Moroccan rose mixes with sweet honey, pink pepper, and green geranium. As the scent settles 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 for Men or The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco?

Pheromone for Men takes 7 of 7 categories. Pheromone for Men is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes; The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco is rated 3.85/5 from 135 votes. Choose Pheromone for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone for Men or The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco?

They last about the same: Pheromone for Men 77/100, The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone for Men or The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco?

Pheromone for Men projects furthest (Pheromone for Men 70/100, The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone for Men and The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Honey, Olibanum and Bergamot.

Is Pheromone for Men or The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pheromone for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco is the stronger pick. Pheromone for Men suits daytime wear; The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone for Men and The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco?

Pheromone for Men features Labdanum, Honey, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Green Notes. The Courtyards of Castello Sforzesco has top notes of Saffron, Olibanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Geranium, Honey and Pink Pepper, a base of Labdanum, Benzoin and Clearwood.