FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

A*Men vs Fève Délicieuse

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

Updated 14,820 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men takes 4 of 7 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.

  • Fève Délicieuse

    Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

A*Men4/7
Fève Délicieuse3/7
Ratings & consensus
Fève Délicieuse
Community sentiment
Fève Délicieuse
Longevity
A*Men
Sillage & projection
A*Men
Value for money
A*Men
Versatility
A*Men
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fève Délicieuse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
A*MenMugler
Fève DélicieuseDior
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes
Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%
4.18/ 5 · 4,166 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerFève DélicieuseRating 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

54%Love
29%Like
6%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

3,039 votes

Category winnerFève DélicieuseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage78
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityA*Men

SillageA*Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value47
Category winnerA*MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
coffee69%
woody61%
sweet100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
cacao61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both sweet, warm spicy 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
Top
LavenderMintBergamot
Heart
Sour CherryFreesiaJasmine
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaCacao PodCaramelPralineBenzoinMilkSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Bergamot and Caramel. Durations are only published for A*Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring21
Summer11
Fall69
Winter100
Day37
Night100
Spring30
Summer12
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerA*MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men79
Unisex19
Women2
Party 39%Date 30%Casual 20%Work 10%
Men8
Unisex54
Women38
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#381

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#300

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2015

Reviews565

Category winnerFève DélicieuseHigher 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…

Reviews →

Dior Feve Delicieuse takes you on a comforting tour through a high-end French bakery on a brisk autumn afternoon. The opening surprises you with a crisp burst of French lavender, fresh garden mint, and sunny bergamot before revealing a juicy tart sour cherry. This bright herbal start keeps the perfume refreshingly bal…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A*Men or Fève Délicieuse?

A*Men takes 4 of 7 categories. A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes; Fève Délicieuse is rated 4.18/5 from 4,166 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 Fève Délicieuse for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, A*Men or Fève Délicieuse?

A*Men lasts longest (A*Men 85/100, Fève Délicieuse 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men or Fève Délicieuse?

A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, Fève Délicieuse 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men and Fève Délicieuse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Caramel.

Is A*Men or Fève Délicieuse better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in A*Men and Fève Délicieuse?

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. Fève Délicieuse has top notes of Lavender, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Sour Cherry, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cacao Pod and Caramel.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history
Add to comparison

Find a fragrance