The Taste of Fragrance A*Men vs Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men takes 5 of 8 categories.
The Taste of Fragrance A*MenChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de ForceChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men5/8
Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
- Community sentiment
- The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
- Longevity
- Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force
- Sillage & projection
- Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force
- Value for money
- The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
- Versatility
- Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force
- 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
The Taste of Fragrance A*MenMuglerShow Collection A*Men Bracelet de ForceMuglerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 739 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
3.76/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 20%Had 9%Want 71%
Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
30%Like
1%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
739 votes
35%Love
35%Like
0%Ok
30%Dislike
0%Hate
37 votes
Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShow Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force
SillageShow Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
vanilla90%
coffee80%
aromatic70%
woody60%
patchouli50%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, vanilla and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CorianderLavenderMintBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Chili PepperPatchouliVirginia Cedar
Base8-12 hrs
CoffeeVanilleTonka BeanMusk
Top15-30 mins
LavenderMintBergamotFruity and Spicy NotesGreen NotesCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliCaramelHoneyMilkCedarLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeTonka BeanVanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwood
Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day47
Night100
Spring13
Summer13
Fall56
Winter100
Day20
Night100
Category winnerShow Collection A*Men Bracelet de ForceMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,257
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews137
Overall rank#20,546
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMugler 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 →Mugler Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force delivers an unapologetic clash of bitter roasted coffee, dark earthy patchouli, and sticky caramel. The blast is intense. Fresh peppermint and sharp French lavender collide immediately with heavy burnt sugar, creating that unmistakable Mugler signature shockwave. Within t…
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, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force?
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men takes 5 of 8 categories. The Taste of Fragrance A*Men is rated 4.22/5 from 739 votes; Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes. Choose The Taste of Fragrance A*Men for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force?
They last about the same: Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force 82/100, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force?
Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force projects furthest (Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force 79/100, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Taste of Fragrance A*Men and Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Lavender, Mint and Bergamot.
Is The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force better for summer or winter?
For summer, Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force 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; Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Taste of Fragrance A*Men and Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force?
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. Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Fruity and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Patchouli, Caramel, Honey and Milk, a base of Coffee, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber.
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