A*Men vs The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A*Men takes 6 of 8 categories.
A*MenChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Taste of Fragrance A*MenChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
A*Men6/8
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
- Community sentiment
- The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
- Longevity
- A*Men
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men
- 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*MenMuglerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenMuglerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes
Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%
4.22/ 5 · 739 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
10,654 votes
54%Love
30%Like
1%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
739 votes
Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA*Men
SillageA*Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA*MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
coffee69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
vanilla90%
coffee80%
aromatic70%
woody60%
patchouli50%
Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, vanilla and coffee
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
LavenderMintFruity and Spicy NotesCorianderGreen NotesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberSandalwoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
CorianderLavenderMintBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Chili PepperPatchouliVirginia Cedar
Base8-12 hrs
CoffeeVanilleTonka BeanMusk
Category winnerA*MenLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring21
Summer11
Fall69
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Spring33
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day47
Night100
Category winnerA*MenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#839
PerfumerJacques Huclier
Launched—
Reviews209
Overall rank#1,257
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews137
Category winnerA*MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMugler 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…
Reviews →Mugler launched The Taste of Fragrance A*Men in 2011 to bridge high perfumery with culinary flavor. The result is fascinating. You get a sudden rush of fresh mint, bergamot, and lavender on the first spray. That coolness vanishes fast. A distinct blast of crushed red chili pepper takes center stage, blending straight …
Reviews →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 The Taste of Fragrance A*Men?
A*Men takes 6 of 8 categories. A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes; The Taste of Fragrance A*Men is rated 4.22/5 from 739 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 The Taste of Fragrance A*Men for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, A*Men or The Taste of Fragrance A*Men?
A*Men lasts longest (A*Men 85/100, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A*Men or The Taste of Fragrance A*Men?
A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A*Men and The Taste of Fragrance A*Men smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and coffee accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Coriander and Bergamot.
Is A*Men or The Taste of Fragrance A*Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, A*Men is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men is the stronger pick. A*Men suits evening wear; The Taste of Fragrance A*Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A*Men and The Taste of Fragrance A*Men?
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. The Taste of Fragrance A*Men has top notes of Coriander, Lavender, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Chili Pepper, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar, a base of Coffee, Vanille, Tonka Bean and Musk.
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