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Terra di Siena vs The Taste of Fragrance A*Men

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

Updated 757 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men takes 5 of 6 categories.

  • Terra di Siena

    Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • The Taste of Fragrance A*Men

    Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Terra di Siena1/6
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men5/6
Ratings & consensus
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Sillage & projection
Terra di Siena
Value for money
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Fragranxe ranking
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Terra di SienaI Profumi di Firenze
The Taste of Fragrance A*MenMugler
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.06/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 34%Had 6%Want 60%
4.22/ 5 · 739 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

54%Love
30%Like
1%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

739 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityThe Taste of Fragrance A*Men

SillageTerra di Siena

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value25
¤ Price value43
Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
warm spicy100%
vanilla90%
coffee80%
aromatic70%
woody60%
patchouli50%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both vanilla, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
BergamotMint
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderAfrican Orange FlowerCarawayCinnamon
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanSandalwoodVirginia CedarVanille
Top15-30 mins
CorianderLavenderMintBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Chili PepperPatchouliVirginia Cedar
Base8-12 hrs
CoffeeVanilleTonka BeanMusk
Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring43
Summer0
Fall100
Winter43
Day75
Night100
Spring33
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day47
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men83
Unisex17
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,291

PerfumerGiovanni Di Massimo

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews137

Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Terra di Siena by I Profumi di Firenze opens with a cool burst of fresh mint and tart bergamot that quickly gives way to rustic Tuscan warmth. The heart blends aromatic lavender and soapy African orange flower with the sharp culinary bite of caraway seeds and sweet cinnamon bark. As the herbal freshness fades, the fra…

Reviews →

Mugler launched The Taste of Fragrance A*Men in 2011 to bridge high perfumery with culinary flavor. The result is fascinating. You get a sudden rush of fresh mint, bergamot, and lavender on the first spray. That coolness vanishes fast. A distinct blast of crushed red chili pepper takes center stage, blending straight …

Reviews →
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, Terra di Siena or The Taste of Fragrance A*Men?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men takes 5 of 6 categories. Terra di Siena is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes; The Taste of Fragrance A*Men is rated 4.22/5 from 739 votes. Choose Terra di Siena for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Taste of Fragrance A*Men for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Terra di Siena or The Taste of Fragrance A*Men?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men lasts longest (The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 80/100, Terra di Siena 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Terra di Siena or The Taste of Fragrance A*Men?

Terra di Siena projects furthest (Terra di Siena 73/100, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Terra di Siena and The Taste of Fragrance A*Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Lavender and Tonka Bean.

Is Terra di Siena or The Taste of Fragrance A*Men better for summer or winter?

Terra di Siena suits evening wear; The Taste of Fragrance A*Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Terra di Siena and The Taste of Fragrance A*Men?

Terra di Siena has top notes of Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, African Orange Flower, Caraway and Cinnamon, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Vanille. The Taste of Fragrance A*Men has top notes of Coriander, Lavender, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Chili Pepper, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar, a base of Coffee, Vanille, Tonka Bean and Musk.

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