Fragrance comparison

A*Men vs He Man

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 10,686 ratings analysed

4 wins

A*Men

Mugler

4.0210,654 votes

Rank #381 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

88%scent match

Very similar

He Man

In The Box

3.9732 votes

Rank #30,298 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
He Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

A*Men4/7

He Man2/7

Ratings & consensus: A*Men
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: A*Men
Sillage & projection: A*Men
Value for money: He Man
Versatility: He Man
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

He ManIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes

Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 54%Had 13%Want 33%

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

28%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityA*Men

SillageA*Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value66

Category winnerHe ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

vanilla77%

coffee69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

caramel77%

woody69%

coffee61%

Scent match88%Very similar · both warm spicy, sweet and caramel

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

LavenderPeppermintFruity NotesCilantroGreen NotesBergamotSpices

Heart

CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Green Notes, 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

Spring41

Summer18

Fall82

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerHe ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex19

Women2

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

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#381

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#30,298

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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He Man is a sweet, spicy oriental woody scent built around caramel, vanilla, coffee and patchouli. It opens aromatic and slightly fresh, then turns warmer, thicker and more dessert-like as it settles. On skin, it reads bold, rich and masculine-leaning, with strong projection and very solid staying power by the availab…

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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, A*Men or He Man?

A*Men takes 4 of 7 categories. A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes; He Man is rated 3.97/5 from 32 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 He Man for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men or He Man?

A*Men lasts longest (A*Men 85/100, He Man 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men or He Man?

Projection is very close: A*Men 78/100, He Man 77/100 for sillage.

Do A*Men and He Man smell similar?

Very similar: a 88% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Caramel.

Is A*Men or He Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in A*Men and He Man?

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. He Man has top notes of Lavender, Peppermint, Fruity Notes and Cilantro, heart notes of Caramel, Patchouli, Honey and Milk, a base of Coffee, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.