Fragrance comparison

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men vs Trussardi Action Uomo

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 801 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

Trussardi Action Uomo

Trussardi

4.0662 votes

Rank #30,041 AromaticFresh Spicy

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.
Trussardi Action Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men5/7

Trussardi Action Uomo2/7

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: Trussardi Action Uomo
Versatility: Trussardi Action Uomo
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

Trussardi Action UomoTrussardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 739 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 28%Had 38%Want 34%

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

42%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

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 winnerTrussardi Action UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla90%

coffee80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

patchouli50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

green80%

woody70%

citrus60%

mossy50%

Scent match34%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

MintBergamotGalbanumJasmineArtemisia

Heart

LavenderRosemaryJuniper BerriesCoriander

Base

oak mossMuskVirginia CedarTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Lavender, Mint and Bergamot. 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

Summer70

Fall95

Winter75

Day100

Night82

Category winnerTrussardi Action UomoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews137

Overall rank#30,041

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 …

Reviews →

Trussardi Action Uomo opens with a sharp burst of crushed mint leaves, bitter galbanum, and crisp bergamot. The green opening quickly gains depth as herbal artemisia and quiet jasmine slip into the top layers. Within twenty minutes, the fragrance shifts toward a dry barbershop heart dominated by fresh lavender, resino…

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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 Trussardi Action Uomo?

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; Trussardi Action Uomo is rated 4.06/5 from 62 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 Trussardi Action Uomo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Trussardi Action Uomo?

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

Which projects more, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Trussardi Action Uomo?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men projects furthest (The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 70/100, Trussardi Action Uomo 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Taste of Fragrance A*Men and Trussardi Action Uomo smell similar?

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

Is The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Trussardi Action Uomo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Trussardi Action Uomo 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; Trussardi Action Uomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Taste of Fragrance A*Men and Trussardi Action Uomo?

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. Trussardi Action Uomo has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Galbanum and Jasmine, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Juniper Berries and Coriander, a base of oak moss, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.