Fragrance comparison

AMen vs AMen Pure Tonka

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 12,711 ratings analysed

4 wins

A*Men

Mugler

4.0210,654 votes

Rank #1,074 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

A*Men Pure Tonka

Mugler

4.312,057 votes

Rank #702 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men takes 4 of 8 categories.

A*Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
A*Men Pure Tonka
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

A*Men4/8

A*Men Pure Tonka3/8

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Pure Tonka
Community sentiment: A*Men Pure Tonka
Longevity: A*Men
Sillage & projection: A*Men
Value for money: A*Men
Versatility: A*Men
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: A*Men Pure Tonka

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

A*MenMugler

A*Men Pure TonkaMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes

Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 2,057 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerA*Men Pure TonkaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

29%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

10,654 votes

57%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

2,057 votes

Category winnerA*Men Pure TonkaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityA*Men

SillageA*Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value51

Category winnerA*MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

vanilla77%

coffee69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

coffee84%

sweet77%

cacao69%

aromatic61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

LavenderMintFruity and Spicy NotesCorianderGreen NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

Mint

Heart2-4 hrs

Lavender

Base8-12+ hrs

Tonka BeanCoffeeCacaoVanillaLicoricePatchouli

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring21

Summer11

Fall69

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring21

Summer8

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerA*MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex19

Women2

Party 39%Date 30%Casual 20%Work 10%

Men68

Unisex30

Women2

Date 35%Party 32%Casual 23%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,074

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#702

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerA*Men Pure TonkaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler A*Men is a legendary collision of cool aromatic herbs and dark sugary warmth. The first spray punches hard. Crisp peppermint and sharp lavender cut through the air with a brisk, almost metallic bite. Give it ten minutes. Once the initial shock settles, thick toasted caramel, earthy patchouli, and bitter roasted…

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Mugler A*Men Pure Tonka delivers an unapologetic hit of dark roasted coffee, toasted tonka bean, and bittersweet cacao. It opens with an unexpected flicker of cool mint before giving way to aromatic lavender and thick vanilla syrup. Do not overspray this. The scent is dense, warm, and heavy, wrapping the skin like a f…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, AMen or AMen Pure Tonka?

A*Men takes 4 of 8 categories. A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes; A*Men Pure Tonka is rated 4.31/5 from 2,057 votes. Choose A*Men for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose A*Men Pure Tonka for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, AMen or AMen Pure Tonka?

A*Men lasts longest (A*Men 85/100, A*Men Pure Tonka 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AMen or AMen Pure Tonka?

A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, A*Men Pure Tonka 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AMen and AMen Pure Tonka smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Patchouli and Coffee.

Is AMen or AMen Pure Tonka better for summer or winter?

For summer, A*Men is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men is the stronger pick. A*Men suits evening wear; A*Men Pure Tonka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AMen and AMen Pure Tonka?

A*Men has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Fruity and Spicy Notes and Coriander, heart notes of Caramel, Patchouli, Honey and Milk, a base of Coffee, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin. A*Men Pure Tonka has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Coffee, Cacao and Vanilla.