Fragrance comparison

A*Men Stellar vs 0 Absolute Suede

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 347 ratings analysed

A*Men Stellar

Mugler

3.99315 votes

Rank #6,150 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

0 Absolute Suede

Blood Concept

4.2232 votes

Rank #25,610 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

0 Absolute Suede takes 5 of 7 categories.

A*Men Stellar
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
0 Absolute Suede
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

A*Men Stellar2/7

0 Absolute Suede5/7

Ratings & consensus: 0 Absolute Suede
Community sentiment: 0 Absolute Suede
Longevity: 0 Absolute Suede
Sillage & projection: 0 Absolute Suede
Value for money: A*Men Stellar
Versatility: 0 Absolute Suede
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A*Men Stellar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A*Men StellarMugler

0 Absolute SuedeBlood Concept

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 315 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 78%

Category winner0 Absolute SuedeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

315 votes

56%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winner0 Absolute SuedeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity0 Absolute Suede

Sillage0 Absolute Suede

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value50

Category winnerA*Men StellarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

coffee84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

leather100%

fruity92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

smoky61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

PistachioBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderMint

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanCoffeeStyraxMusk

Top

ThymePlumMint

Heart

RaspberryStyraxCoffeeRosemary

Base

SuedeLeatherIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Coffee and Styrax. Durations are only published for A*Men Stellar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring25

Summer8

Fall100

Winter75

Day83

Night100

Category winner0 Absolute SuedeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

Date 35%Casual 26%Party 24%Work 15%

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#25,610

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerA*Men StellarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler A*Men Stellar delivers a bold twist on the iconic gourmand line by leading with roasted pistachio and bright Italian bergamot. The first spray reveals an immediate nutty sweetness that quickly meets crisp French lavender and cool garden mint. As the fragrance warms on your skin, rich roasted coffee and dark ton…

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Blood Concept 0 Absolute Suede opens with a tart flash of plum, fresh thyme, and cool mint before sinking into heavy dark leather. Base notes of incense, cypriol oil, and soft amber ground the fruit with a dry, resinous smoke. Built for cool autumn evenings, it suits anyone who wants a bold, leathery profile without h…

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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 Stellar or 0 Absolute Suede?

0 Absolute Suede takes 5 of 7 categories. A*Men Stellar is rated 3.99/5 from 315 votes; 0 Absolute Suede is rated 4.22/5 from 32 votes. Choose A*Men Stellar for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 0 Absolute Suede for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Stellar or 0 Absolute Suede?

0 Absolute Suede lasts longest (0 Absolute Suede 75/100, A*Men Stellar 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Stellar or 0 Absolute Suede?

0 Absolute Suede projects furthest (0 Absolute Suede 66/100, A*Men Stellar 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Stellar and 0 Absolute Suede smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Mint, Coffee and Styrax.

Is A*Men Stellar or 0 Absolute Suede better for summer or winter?

For summer, 0 Absolute Suede is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men Stellar is the stronger pick. A*Men Stellar suits evening wear; 0 Absolute Suede suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Stellar and 0 Absolute Suede?

A*Men Stellar has top notes of Pistachio and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Mint, a base of Tonka Bean, Coffee, Styrax and Musk. 0 Absolute Suede has top notes of Thyme, Plum and Mint, heart notes of Raspberry, Styrax, Coffee and Rosemary, a base of Suede, Leather, Incense and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.