Fragrance comparison

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men vs Eau de Verveine

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 868 ratings analysed

5 wins

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men

Mugler

4.22739 votes

Rank #1,257 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Eau de Verveine

Penhaligon's

3.82129 votes

Rank #11,149 AromaticCitrus

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.
Eau de Verveine
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men5/7

Eau de Verveine2/7

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: Eau de Verveine
Versatility: Eau de Verveine
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

Eau de VerveinePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 739 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%

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

28%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

88 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ 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 value50

Category winnerEau de VerveineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla90%

coffee80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

patchouli50%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

soft spicy80%

fresh spicy70%

lavender60%

woody50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

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

Clary SagePetitgrainCorianderBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

LavenderClove

Base

Virginia CedarMuskVanille

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Lavender, Bergamot 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

Spring92

Summer100

Fall23

Winter12

Day100

Night11

Category winnerEau de VerveineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews137

Overall rank#11,149

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

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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Eau de Verveine is a green citrus aromatic with an old-school Penhaligon's feel: lime, lemon and bergamot up front, then sage, coriander, petitgrain and lavender giving it a bitter herbal snap. Reviewers often describe it as crisp, natural, peppery, soapy and mature, with a cedar-musk dry-down that can feel barbershop…

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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 Eau de Verveine?

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; Eau de Verveine is rated 3.82/5 from 129 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 Eau de Verveine for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Eau de Verveine?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men lasts longest (The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 80/100, Eau de Verveine 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Eau de Verveine?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men projects furthest (The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 70/100, Eau de Verveine 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Taste of Fragrance A*Men and Eau de Verveine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Lavender, Bergamot and Virginia Cedar.

Is The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Eau de Verveine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Verveine 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; Eau de Verveine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Taste of Fragrance A*Men and Eau de Verveine?

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. Eau de Verveine has top notes of Clary Sage, Petitgrain, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Clove, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Vanille.