Fragrance comparison

Pheromone for Men vs The Warrior

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 119 ratings analysed

6 wins

Pheromone for Men

Marilyn Miglin

4.1631 votes

Rank #15,898 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

The Warrior

Armaf

3.2588 votes

Rank #13,298 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pheromone for Men takes 6 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 Warrior
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pheromone for Men6/7

The Warrior1/7

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: The Warrior

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone for MenMarilyn Miglin

The WarriorArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 61%

3.25/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 46%Had 17%Want 37%

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

32%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerPheromone for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPheromone for Men

SillagePheromone for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value72

Category winnerPheromone for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

honey77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

fresh65%

amber53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and amber

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

CitrusesPink PepperVetiver

Heart

GrapefruitLabdanumCedar

Base

GingerOlibanumSandalwood

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

Spring84

Summer100

Fall58

Winter23

Day100

Night25

Category winnerPheromone for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

Men86

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,898

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#13,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerThe WarriorHigher 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 Warrior by Armaf reads as a fresh, citrus-led woody scent with a shower-clean feel and a mildly spicy edge. Review patterns point to grapefruit, pepper, ginger and woods coming through in a simple, office-friendly way, with a slightly soapy, blue-leaning character. It tends to suit warm weather and daytime wear be…

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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 Warrior?

Pheromone for Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Pheromone for Men is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes; The Warrior is rated 3.25/5 from 88 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 Warrior for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone for Men or The Warrior?

Pheromone for Men lasts longest (Pheromone for Men 77/100, The Warrior 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone for Men or The Warrior?

Pheromone for Men projects furthest (Pheromone for Men 70/100, The Warrior 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone for Men and The Warrior smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Citruses.

Is Pheromone for Men or The Warrior 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; The Warrior suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone for Men and The Warrior?

Pheromone for Men features Labdanum, Honey, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Green Notes. The Warrior has top notes of Citruses, Pink Pepper and Vetiver, heart notes of Grapefruit, Labdanum and Cedar, a base of Ginger, Olibanum and Sandalwood.