Fragrance comparison

AMen vs Show Collection AMen Bracelet de Force

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 10,691 ratings analysed

7 wins

A*Men

Mugler

4.0210,654 votes

Rank #1,024 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

83%scent match

Very similar

Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force

Mugler

3.7637 votes

Rank #20,618 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men takes 7 of 8 categories.

A*Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

A*Men7/8

Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force1/8

Ratings & consensus: A*Men
Community sentiment: A*Men
Longevity: A*Men
Sillage & projection: Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force
Value for money: A*Men
Versatility: A*Men
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

Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de ForceMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes

Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 71%

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

35%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerA*MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityA*Men

SillageShow Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value33

Category winnerA*MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

vanilla77%

coffee69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match83%Very similar · both warm spicy, sweet 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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMintBergamotFruity and Spicy NotesGreen NotesCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCaramelHoneyMilkCedarLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

CoffeeTonka BeanVanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring21

Summer11

Fall69

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring13

Summer13

Fall56

Winter100

Day18

Night100

Category winnerA*MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex19

Women2

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Party 40%Date 30%Casual 20%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,024

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#20,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Mugler Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force delivers an unapologetic clash of bitter roasted coffee, dark earthy patchouli, and sticky caramel. The blast is intense. Fresh peppermint and sharp French lavender collide immediately with heavy burnt sugar, creating that unmistakable Mugler signature shockwave. Within t…

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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, AMen or Show Collection AMen Bracelet de Force?

A*Men takes 7 of 8 categories. A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes; Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes. Choose A*Men for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, AMen or Show Collection AMen Bracelet de Force?

A*Men lasts longest (A*Men 85/100, Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AMen or Show Collection AMen Bracelet de Force?

Projection is very close: Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force 79/100, A*Men 78/100 for sillage.

Do AMen and Show Collection AMen Bracelet de Force smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Fruity and Spicy Notes and Coriander.

Is AMen or Show Collection AMen Bracelet de Force better for summer or winter?

For summer, Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men is the stronger pick. A*Men suits evening wear; Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AMen and Show Collection AMen Bracelet de Force?

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. Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Fruity and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Patchouli, Caramel, Honey and Milk, a base of Coffee, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber.