The Taste of Fragrance A*Men vs Terra di Siena
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men takes 5 of 6 categories.
The Taste of Fragrance A*MenChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Terra di SienaChoose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men5/6
Terra di Siena1/6
- Ratings & consensus
- The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
- Sillage & projection
- Terra di Siena
- Value for money
- The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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*MenMuglerTerra di SienaI Profumi di FirenzeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 739 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
4.06/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 34%Had 6%Want 60%
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
44%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Taste of Fragrance A*Men
SillageTerra di Siena
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%
vanilla100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both vanilla, aromatic and woody
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
BergamotMint
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderAfrican Orange FlowerCarawayCinnamon
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanSandalwoodVirginia CedarVanille
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
Spring43
Summer0
Fall100
Winter43
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#40,291
PerfumerGiovanni Di Massimo
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Terra di Siena by I Profumi di Firenze opens with a cool burst of fresh mint and tart bergamot that quickly gives way to rustic Tuscan warmth. The heart blends aromatic lavender and soapy African orange flower with the sharp culinary bite of caraway seeds and sweet cinnamon bark. As the herbal freshness fades, the fra…
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 Terra di Siena?
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men takes 5 of 6 categories. The Taste of Fragrance A*Men is rated 4.22/5 from 739 votes; Terra di Siena is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes. Choose The Taste of Fragrance A*Men for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Terra di Siena for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Terra di Siena?
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men lasts longest (The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 80/100, Terra di Siena 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Terra di Siena?
Terra di Siena projects furthest (Terra di Siena 73/100, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Taste of Fragrance A*Men and Terra di Siena smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Virginia Cedar.
Is The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Terra di Siena better for summer or winter?
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men suits evening wear; Terra di Siena suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Taste of Fragrance A*Men and Terra di Siena?
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. Terra di Siena has top notes of Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, African Orange Flower, Caraway and Cinnamon, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.
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