Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Coffee vs The Smart Set

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 1,256 ratings analysed

4 wins

A*Men Pure Coffee

Mugler

4.171,186 votes

Rank #1,615 CoffeeWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

The Smart Set

M.INT

3.9470 votes

Rank #15,531 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Coffee takes 4 of 7 categories.

A*Men Pure Coffee
Choose it for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Smart Set
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

A*Men Pure Coffee4/7

The Smart Set2/7

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Pure Coffee
Community sentiment: A*Men Pure Coffee
Longevity: A*Men Pure Coffee
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: The Smart Set
Versatility: The Smart Set
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A*Men Pure Coffee

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A*Men Pure CoffeeMugler

The Smart SetM.INT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 1,186 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

3.94/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%

Category winnerA*Men Pure CoffeeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

1,186 votes

36%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerA*Men Pure CoffeeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Pure Coffee

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value47

Category winnerThe Smart SetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coffee100%

warm spicy91%

woody83%

patchouli74%

earthy65%

musky56%

woody100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

fresh spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CoffeePatchouliMuskVetiverCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PepperGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CedarClovesPlum

Base

VetiverPatchouliCoffee

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for A*Men Pure Coffee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring77

Summer50

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night63

Category winnerThe Smart SetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex23

Women2

Date 31%Casual 30%Work 24%Party 15%

Men33

Unisex63

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,615

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews190

Overall rank#15,531

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerA*Men Pure CoffeeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A*Men Pure Coffee by Mugler strips away the intense caramel screech of the original 1996 classic to highlight roasted coffee beans and earthy patchouli. It opens with an unmistakable rush of dark espresso and bitter cocoa. That rich coffee hit commands the air for the first thirty minutes before dry cedar wood and smo…

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M.INT's The Smart Set opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper, crushed grapefruit peel, and bergamot before settling into crisp cedar needles and juicy plum. Formulated by Nathalie Lorson in 2016, this unisex scent anchors its fruity spice on damp vetiver, earthy patchouli, and roasted coffee beans. It wears clean for…

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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 Pure Coffee or The Smart Set?

A*Men Pure Coffee takes 4 of 7 categories. A*Men Pure Coffee is rated 4.17/5 from 1,186 votes; The Smart Set is rated 3.94/5 from 70 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Coffee for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Smart Set for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Coffee or The Smart Set?

They last about the same: A*Men Pure Coffee 71/100, The Smart Set 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Coffee or The Smart Set?

Projection is very close: A*Men Pure Coffee 65/100, The Smart Set 65/100 for sillage.

Do A*Men Pure Coffee and The Smart Set smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Coffee, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is A*Men Pure Coffee or The Smart Set better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Smart Set is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men Pure Coffee is the stronger pick. A*Men Pure Coffee suits evening wear; The Smart Set suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Pure Coffee and The Smart Set?

A*Men Pure Coffee features Coffee, Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver and Cedar. The Smart Set has top notes of Pepper, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Cloves and Plum, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Coffee.