Fragrance comparison

A*Men Stellar vs Alfred Kafé

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 331 ratings analysed

3 wins

A*Men Stellar

Mugler

3.99315 votes

Rank #6,020 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Alfred Kafé

Carrement Belle

3.7516 votes

Rank #40,188 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Stellar takes 3 of 5 categories.

A*Men Stellar
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Alfred Kafé
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

A*Men Stellar3/5

Alfred Kafé2/5

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Stellar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A*Men Stellar
Sillage & projection: Alfred Kafé
Value for money: Alfred Kafé
Versatility: Not scored
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

Alfred KaféCarrement Belle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 315 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 42%Had 24%Want 33%

Category winnerA*Men StellarRating 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

19%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Stellar

SillageAlfred Kafé

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value83

Category winnerAlfred KaféBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

coffee84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

lavender92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

coffee69%

green61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, coffee and green

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

Notes

LavenderCoffeeMintCedarBergamotSandalwoodVanillaTobaccoAmberSageMarigoldCoumarin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Mint and Coffee. 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

Spring86

Summer14

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

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

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#40,188

PerfumerFrank Jammes

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Carrement Belle Alfred Kafe brings an interesting twist to masculine aromatics by mixing clean lavender and crisp mint with roasted coffee beans. Cedar and oakmoss give the base a steady green spine, while vanilla softens the sharp edges. It works well on cool spring mornings when you want something fresh yet noticeab…

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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 Alfred Kafé?

A*Men Stellar takes 3 of 5 categories. A*Men Stellar is rated 3.99/5 from 315 votes; Alfred Kafé is rated 3.75/5 from 16 votes. Choose A*Men Stellar for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Alfred Kafé for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Stellar or Alfred Kafé?

They last about the same: A*Men Stellar 71/100, Alfred Kafé 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Stellar or Alfred Kafé?

Projection is very close: Alfred Kafé 60/100, A*Men Stellar 59/100 for sillage.

Do A*Men Stellar and Alfred Kafé smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, coffee and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Mint and Coffee.

Is A*Men Stellar or Alfred Kafé better for summer or winter?

A*Men Stellar suits evening wear; Alfred Kafé suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Stellar and Alfred Kafé?

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. Alfred Kafé features Lavender, Coffee, Mint, Cedar and Bergamot.