Fragrance comparison

AMen Stellar vs AMen Gold Edition

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 593 ratings analysed

A*Men Stellar

Mugler

3.99315 votes

Rank #6,150 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

A*Men Gold Edition

Mugler

4.61278 votes

Rank #2,151 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Gold Edition takes 7 of 8 categories.

A*Men Stellar
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
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.

A*Men Stellar1/8

A*Men Gold Edition7/8

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: A*Men Gold Edition
Versatility: A*Men Stellar
Note pyramid (duration): A*Men Gold Edition
Fragranxe ranking: A*Men Gold Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A*Men StellarMugler

A*Men Gold EditionMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 315 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.61/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerA*Men Gold EditionRating 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

72%Love

23%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

278 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Gold Edition

SillageA*Men Gold Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value58

Category winnerA*Men Gold EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

coffee84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

coffee77%

patchouli69%

lavender61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, coffee and warm spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMint

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliAtlas Cedar

Base8-12 hrs

CoffeeTonka BeanStyrax

Category winnerA*Men Gold EditionLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring31

Summer9

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerA*Men StellarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

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

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#2,151

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerA*Men Gold EditionHigher 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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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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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, AMen Stellar or AMen Gold Edition?

A*Men Gold Edition takes 7 of 8 categories. A*Men Stellar is rated 3.99/5 from 315 votes; A*Men Gold Edition is rated 4.61/5 from 278 votes. Choose A*Men Stellar for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. 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.

Which lasts longer, AMen Stellar or AMen Gold Edition?

A*Men Gold Edition lasts longest (A*Men Gold Edition 83/100, A*Men Stellar 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AMen Stellar or AMen Gold Edition?

A*Men Gold Edition projects furthest (A*Men Gold Edition 76/100, A*Men Stellar 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AMen Stellar and AMen Gold Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, coffee and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Tonka Bean and Coffee.

Is AMen Stellar or AMen Gold Edition better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in AMen Stellar and AMen Gold Edition?

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. 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.