Fragrance comparison

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men vs Fashion Man

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 813 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men

Mugler

4.22739 votes

Rank #1,257 Warm SpicyVanilla

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65%scent match

Closely related

Fashion Man

Roccobarocco

3.8974 votes

Rank #11,093 Warm SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men4/7

Fashion Man3/7

Ratings & consensus: The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Community sentiment: Fashion Man
Longevity: The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Sillage & projection: The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Value for money: Fashion Man
Versatility: Fashion Man
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

Fashion ManRoccobarocco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 739 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

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

48%Love

46%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerFashion ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

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 value89

Category winnerFashion ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla90%

coffee80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

patchouli50%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

chocolate77%

coffee69%

sweet61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both warm spicy, vanilla 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

Clary SageLavenderArtemisiaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Mexican chocolateCoffeeCinnamonFloral NotesCorianderCaraway

Base

VanillePatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Lavender, Bergamot and Patchouli. 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

Spring91

Summer14

Fall91

Winter100

Day100

Night95

Category winnerFashion ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men50

Unisex35

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews137

Overall rank#11,093

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Fashion Man by Roccobarocco is an aromatic spicy fragrance for men that balances deep gourmand notes with a fresh, herbal opening. Launched in 2009, it offers a distinct profile featuring Mexican chocolate and coffee grounded by patchouli and vanilla. This scent suits younger men looking for an affordable, slightly sw…

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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 Fashion Man?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men takes 4 of 7 categories. The Taste of Fragrance A*Men is rated 4.22/5 from 739 votes; Fashion Man is rated 3.89/5 from 74 votes. Choose The Taste of Fragrance A*Men for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fashion Man for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Fashion Man?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men lasts longest (The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 80/100, Fashion Man 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Fashion Man?

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

Do The Taste of Fragrance A*Men and Fashion Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Lavender, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Fashion Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fashion Man 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; Fashion Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Taste of Fragrance A*Men and Fashion Man?

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. Fashion Man has top notes of Clary Sage, Lavender, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Mexican chocolate, Coffee, Cinnamon and Floral Notes, a base of Vanille, Patchouli, Musk and Virginia Cedar.