Fragrance comparison

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men vs Ops! Fashion

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 1,390 ratings analysed

5 wins

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men

Mugler

4.22739 votes

Rank #1,257 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Ops! Fashion

O Boticário

4.15651 votes

Rank #27,113 WoodyWhite Floral

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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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ops! Fashion
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men5/7

Ops! Fashion2/7

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

Ops! FashionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 739 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 651 votes

Have 11%Had 89%Want 0%

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

39%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

651 votes

Category winnerOps! FashionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate79

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 value70

Category winnerOps! FashionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla90%

coffee80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

patchouli50%

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

rose69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both 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

African Orange FlowerBergamotCoriander

Heart

Tincture of RoseGeraniumLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

VanilleMuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews137

Overall rank#27,113

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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Ops! Fashion by O Boticário is a vibrant woody floral eau de toilette that blends bright citrus energy with a smooth, comforting base. It opens with a sparkling burst of African orange flower and Italian bergamot, given a subtle herbal kick by crushed coriander. As the initial zest settles, a bouquet of powdery iris, …

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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 Ops! Fashion?

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; Ops! Fashion is rated 4.15/5 from 651 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 Ops! Fashion for a woody and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

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

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men lasts longest (The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 80/100, Ops! Fashion 54/100), based on community performance votes.

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

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men projects furthest (The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 70/100, Ops! Fashion 49/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.

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

For summer, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 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. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Ops! Fashion has top notes of African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Tincture of Rose, Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris, a base of Vanille, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.