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A*Men Pure Tonka vs A*Men

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

Updated 12,711 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men takes 4 of 8 categories.

  • A*Men Pure Tonka

    Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • 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.

A*Men Pure Tonka3/8
A*Men4/8
Ratings & consensus
A*Men Pure Tonka
Community sentiment
A*Men Pure Tonka
Longevity
A*Men
Sillage & projection
A*Men
Value for money
A*Men
Versatility
A*Men
Note pyramid (duration)
Tie
Fragranxe ranking
A*Men Pure Tonka

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
A*Men Pure TonkaMugler
A*MenMugler
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.31/ 5 · 2,057 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes
Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerA*Men Pure TonkaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
57%Love
30%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

2,057 votes

47%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate

10,654 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage78
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityA*Men

SillageA*Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value57
Category winnerA*MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
vanilla92%
coffee84%
sweet77%
cacao69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
coffee69%
woody61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Mint
Heart2-4 hrs
Lavender
Base8-12+ hrs
Tonka BeanCoffeeCacaoVanillaLicoricePatchouli
Top20-30 mins
LavenderMintFruity and Spicy NotesCorianderGreen NotesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberSandalwoodMusk
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring21
Summer8
Fall0
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Spring21
Summer11
Fall69
Winter100
Day37
Night100
Category winnerA*MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men68
Unisex30
Women2
Date 35%Party 32%Casual 23%Work 10%
Men79
Unisex19
Women2
Party 39%Date 30%Casual 20%Work 10%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#702

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#1,074

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerA*Men Pure TonkaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler A*Men Pure Tonka delivers an unapologetic hit of dark roasted coffee, toasted tonka bean, and bittersweet cacao. It opens with an unexpected flicker of cool mint before giving way to aromatic lavender and thick vanilla syrup. Do not overspray this. The scent is dense, warm, and heavy, wrapping the skin like a f…

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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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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 Tonka or A*Men?

A*Men takes 4 of 8 categories. A*Men Pure Tonka is rated 4.31/5 from 2,057 votes; A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Tonka for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose A*Men for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Tonka or A*Men?

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

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Tonka or A*Men?

A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, A*Men Pure Tonka 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Pure Tonka and A*Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Tonka Bean and Coffee.

Is A*Men Pure Tonka or A*Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, A*Men is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men Pure Tonka is the stronger pick. A*Men Pure Tonka suits evening wear; A*Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Pure Tonka and A*Men?

A*Men Pure Tonka has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Coffee, Cacao and Vanilla. 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.

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