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A*Men vs Goth Veil

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

Updated 10,668 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men takes 5 of 5 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.

  • Goth Veil

    Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

A*Men5/5
Goth Veil0/5
Ratings & consensus
A*Men
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
A*Men
Sillage & projection
A*Men
Value for money
A*Men
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
A*Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
A*MenMugler
Goth VeilKevin Schepis
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes
Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%
3.36/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 7%Had 2%Want 91%
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

21%Love
43%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
21%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage78
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate59
Category winners

LongevityA*Men

SillageA*Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value45
Category winnerA*MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
coffee69%
woody61%
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
soft spicy84%
powdery77%
lactonic69%
musky61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and sweet

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
AniseBourbon PepperRice
Heart
CorianderPink PeonyOrange BlossomRoasted Coffee Beans
Base
CaramelMilkWhite MuskVanillaSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Caramel, Milk and Vanilla. 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
Day44
Night100
Spring33
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men79
Unisex19
Women2
Men20
Unisex0
Women80
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#719

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#67,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Goth Veil by Kevin Schepis introduces an unusual mix of spicy anise and rice. It settles into a heart of roasted coffee and pink peony, creating a distinctly sweet, lactonic base. This floral fragrance works well for those who prefer their scents with a sharp, gourmand bite, especially during cooler autumn evenings or…

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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, A*Men or Goth Veil?

A*Men takes 5 of 5 categories. A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes; Goth Veil is rated 3.36/5 from 14 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 Goth Veil for a sweet and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men or Goth Veil?

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

Which projects more, A*Men or Goth Veil?

A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, Goth Veil 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men and Goth Veil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Coriander, Caramel, Milk and Vanilla.

Is A*Men or Goth Veil better for summer or winter?

A*Men suits evening wear; Goth Veil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men and Goth Veil?

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. Goth Veil has top notes of Anise, Bourbon Pepper and Rice, heart notes of Coriander, Pink Peony, Orange Blossom and Roasted Coffee Beans, a base of Caramel, Milk, White Musk and Vanilla.

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