Fragrance comparison

AMen vs AMen Stellar

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 10,969 ratings analysed

7 wins

A*Men

Mugler

4.0210,654 votes

Rank #1,074 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

A*Men Stellar

Mugler

3.99315 votes

Rank #6,150 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men takes 7 of 8 categories.

A*Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
A*Men Stellar
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.

A*Men7/8

A*Men Stellar1/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A*MenMugler

A*Men StellarMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes

Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 315 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerA*MenRating 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

47%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

315 votes

Category winnerA*Men StellarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityA*Men

SillageA*Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value53

Category winnerA*MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

vanilla77%

coffee69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

amber92%

coffee84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, coffee 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

Top20-40 mins

PistachioBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderMint

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanCoffeeStyraxMusk

Category winnerA*MenLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring21

Summer11

Fall69

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerA*MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex19

Women2

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

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

Date 35%Casual 26%Party 24%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,074

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#6,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnerA*MenHigher 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 Stellar delivers a bold twist on the iconic gourmand line by leading with roasted pistachio and bright Italian bergamot. The first spray reveals an immediate nutty sweetness that quickly meets crisp French lavender and cool garden mint. As the fragrance warms on your skin, rich roasted coffee and dark ton…

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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 Stellar?

A*Men takes 7 of 8 categories. A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes; A*Men Stellar is rated 3.99/5 from 315 votes. Choose A*Men for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose A*Men Stellar for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, AMen or AMen Stellar?

A*Men lasts longest (A*Men 85/100, A*Men Stellar 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AMen or AMen Stellar?

A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, A*Men Stellar 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AMen and AMen Stellar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, coffee and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Coffee.

Is AMen or AMen Stellar 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 Stellar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AMen and AMen Stellar?

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 Stellar has top notes of Pistachio and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Mint, a base of Tonka Bean, Coffee, Styrax and Musk.