Fragrance comparison

A*Men vs Miel Obscura

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 10,670 ratings analysed

4 wins

A*Men

Mugler

4.0210,654 votes

Rank #749 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Miel Obscura

PARIS CORNER

4.3816 votes

Rank #33,810 WoodyHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men takes 4 of 6 categories.

A*Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Miel Obscura
Choose it for a woody and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

A*Men4/6

Miel Obscura2/6

Ratings & consensus: Miel Obscura
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A*Men
Sillage & projection: A*Men
Value for money: Miel Obscura
Versatility: Not scored
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

Miel ObscuraPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes

Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%

4.38/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerMiel ObscuraRating 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

69%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityA*Men

SillageA*Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value94

Category winnerMiel ObscuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

vanilla77%

coffee69%

woody61%

woody100%

honey92%

sweet84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

caramel61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet, woody 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PineCaramelBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

HoneyRoseViolet

Base6 to 8 hours

BenzoinCedarMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring21

Summer11

Fall69

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex19

Women2

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#749

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#33,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Miel Obscura by PARIS CORNER balances sweet gourmand warmth with crisp, resinous depth. The fragrance introduces itself with a contrast of tart bergamot, sharp green pine, and buttery caramel. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich honey intertwined with gentle rose and soft violet, creating a floral core that…

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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 Miel Obscura?

A*Men takes 4 of 6 categories. A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes; Miel Obscura is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes. Choose A*Men for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Miel Obscura for a woody and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men or Miel Obscura?

A*Men lasts longest (A*Men 85/100, Miel Obscura 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men or Miel Obscura?

A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, Miel Obscura 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men and Miel Obscura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and caramel accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Caramel, Honey and Cedar.

Is A*Men or Miel Obscura better for summer or winter?

A*Men suits evening wear; Miel Obscura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men and Miel Obscura?

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. Miel Obscura has top notes of Pine, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Rose and Violet, a base of Benzoin, Cedar and Musk.