Fragrance comparison

A*Men vs Mink

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 10,659 ratings analysed

4 wins

A*Men

Mugler

4.0210,654 votes

Rank #381 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Mink

INVERSO PROFUMI

4.605 votes

Rank #32,580 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men takes 4 of 4 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.
Mink
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.

A*Men4/4

Mink0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

MinkINVERSO PROFUMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes

Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

80%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityA*Men

SillageA*Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value50

Category winnerA*MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

vanilla77%

coffee69%

woody61%

amber100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

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

CorianderBergamotCognacPear

Heart

CamelliaCarrotHoneyCloveRoseMint

Base

SandalwoodVanillaBenzoinIncenseAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Coriander, Bergamot and Honey. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex19

Women2

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

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#381

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#32,580

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Mink by INVERSO PROFUMI is a unisex fragrance that balances gourmand sweetness with aromatic depth. It features a bright opening of cognac and pear, settling into a heart of honey and clove, before resting on a warm base of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a skin-focused, comforting scent ideal for everyday wear in coole…

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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 Mink?

A*Men takes 4 of 4 categories. A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes; Mink is rated 4.60/5 from 5 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 Mink for a amber and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men or Mink?

A*Men lasts longest (A*Men 85/100, Mink 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men or Mink?

A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, Mink 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men and Mink smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Coriander, Bergamot and Honey.

Is A*Men or Mink better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in A*Men and Mink?

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. Mink has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot, Cognac and Pear, heart notes of Camellia, Carrot, Honey and Clove, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin and Incense.