Fragrance comparison

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men vs Ben Sherman

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 789 ratings analysed

5 wins

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men

Mugler

4.22739 votes

Rank #1,257 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Ben Sherman

3.9250 votes

Rank #34,818 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ben Sherman
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men5/7

Ben Sherman2/7

Ratings & consensus: The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Community sentiment: The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Longevity: The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Sillage & projection: The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Value for money: Ben Sherman
Versatility: Ben Sherman
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Taste of Fragrance A*Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Taste of Fragrance A*MenMugler

Ben ShermanBen Sherman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 739 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%

Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

30%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

739 votes

40%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityThe Taste of Fragrance A*Men

SillageThe Taste of Fragrance A*Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBen ShermanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla90%

coffee80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

patchouli50%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

CorianderLavenderMintBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Chili PepperPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Base8-12 hrs

CoffeeVanilleTonka BeanMusk

Top

CardamomBergamotMintTangerineAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

NutmegIncensePatchouli

Base

CoffeeAmberHayVirginia CedarVanilleVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for The Taste of Fragrance A*Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer10

Fall0

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Spring65

Summer25

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerBen ShermanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men78

Unisex17

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews137

Overall rank#34,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 …

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Ben Sherman is a fresh, spice-forward cologne that pairs bright citrus with unexpected coffee and wood undertones. Designed for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it offers a clean, masculine dry-down that stays anchored by subtle amber and cedar base notes rather than evaporating into thin air.

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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, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Ben Sherman?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men takes 5 of 7 categories. The Taste of Fragrance A*Men is rated 4.22/5 from 739 votes; Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes. Choose The Taste of Fragrance A*Men for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ben Sherman for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Ben Sherman?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men lasts longest (The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 80/100, Ben Sherman 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Ben Sherman?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men projects furthest (The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 70/100, Ben Sherman 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Taste of Fragrance A*Men and Ben Sherman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.

Is The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Ben Sherman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ben Sherman is the stronger pick. For winter, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men is the stronger pick. The Taste of Fragrance A*Men suits evening wear; Ben Sherman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Taste of Fragrance A*Men and Ben Sherman?

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. Ben Sherman has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Tangerine, heart notes of Nutmeg, Incense and Patchouli, a base of Coffee, Amber, Hay and Virginia Cedar.