Fragrance comparison

A*Men Gold Edition vs Arkoi

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 311 ratings analysed

5 wins

A*Men Gold Edition

Mugler

4.61278 votes

Rank #2,151 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

Arkoi

Thera Cosméticos

3.8833 votes

Rank #28,097 PatchouliWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Gold Edition takes 5 of 7 categories.

A*Men Gold Edition
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Arkoi
Choose it for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

A*Men Gold Edition5/7

Arkoi2/7

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Gold Edition
Community sentiment: A*Men Gold Edition
Longevity: A*Men Gold Edition
Sillage & projection: A*Men Gold Edition
Value for money: Arkoi
Versatility: Arkoi
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A*Men Gold Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

A*Men Gold EditionMugler

ArkoiThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.61/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 44%Had 19%Want 38%

Category winnerA*Men Gold EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

23%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

278 votes

36%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerA*Men Gold EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Gold Edition

SillageA*Men Gold Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value67

Category winnerArkoiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

coffee77%

patchouli69%

lavender61%

patchouli100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

coffee69%

green61%

Scent match75%Very similar · both warm spicy, woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMint

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliAtlas Cedar

Base8-12 hrs

CoffeeTonka BeanStyrax

Top

PeppermintLavenderCorianderBergamot

Heart

PatchouliCedar

Base

CoffeeTonka BeanStyraxMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Patchouli, Atlas Cedar and Coffee. Durations are only published for A*Men Gold Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer9

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring100

Summer94

Fall82

Winter41

Day100

Night100

Category winnerArkoiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

Party 41%Date 34%Casual 15%Work 10%

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,151

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#28,097

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerA*Men Gold EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler delivers pure gourmand power with A*Men Gold Edition. Spray with caution. A sharp blast of peppermint and herbal lavender cuts through the air before settling into earthy patchouli and dry Atlas cedar. Rich roasted coffee beans soon take over the heart, backed by sweet tonka bean and resinous styrax. The profil…

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Arkoi by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of peppermint and bergamot before settling into a warm core of patchouli and roasted coffee. Lavender and cedar balance the herbs with dark sweetness. Designed for spring mornings and cool evening air, it delivers fresh aromatic lift without losing its earthy ground.

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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 Gold Edition or Arkoi?

A*Men Gold Edition takes 5 of 7 categories. A*Men Gold Edition is rated 4.61/5 from 278 votes; Arkoi is rated 3.88/5 from 33 votes. Choose A*Men Gold Edition for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Arkoi for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Gold Edition or Arkoi?

A*Men Gold Edition lasts longest (A*Men Gold Edition 83/100, Arkoi 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Gold Edition or Arkoi?

A*Men Gold Edition projects furthest (A*Men Gold Edition 76/100, Arkoi 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Gold Edition and Arkoi smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Lavender, Patchouli, Atlas Cedar and Coffee.

Is A*Men Gold Edition or Arkoi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arkoi is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men Gold Edition is the stronger pick. A*Men Gold Edition suits evening wear; Arkoi suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Gold Edition and Arkoi?

A*Men Gold Edition has top notes of Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Patchouli and Atlas Cedar, a base of Coffee, Tonka Bean and Styrax. Arkoi has top notes of Peppermint, Lavender, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Coffee, Tonka Bean, Styrax and Musk.