Fragrance comparison

A*Men Stellar vs Arkoi

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 348 ratings analysed

5 wins

A*Men Stellar

Mugler

3.99315 votes

Rank #6,150 AromaticAmber

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58%scent match

Closely related

Arkoi

Thera Cosméticos

3.8833 votes

Rank #28,097 PatchouliWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Stellar takes 5 of 7 categories.

A*Men Stellar
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Arkoi
Choose it for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

A*Men Stellar5/7

Arkoi2/7

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Stellar
Community sentiment: A*Men Stellar
Longevity: A*Men Stellar
Sillage & projection: A*Men Stellar
Value for money: Arkoi
Versatility: Arkoi
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

ArkoiThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 315 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 44%Had 19%Want 38%

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

36%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerA*Men StellarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Stellar

SillageA*Men Stellar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value67

Category winnerArkoiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

coffee84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

patchouli100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

coffee69%

green61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and coffee

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

PeppermintLavenderCorianderBergamot

Heart

PatchouliCedar

Base

CoffeeTonka BeanStyraxMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Tonka Bean 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

Spring100

Summer94

Fall82

Winter41

Day100

Night100

Category winnerArkoiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

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

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#28,097

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Arkoi by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of peppermint and bergamot before settling into a warm core of patchouli and roasted coffee. Lavender and cedar balance the herbs with dark sweetness. Designed for spring mornings and cool evening air, it delivers fresh aromatic lift without losing its earthy ground.

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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 Arkoi?

A*Men Stellar takes 5 of 7 categories. A*Men Stellar is rated 3.99/5 from 315 votes; Arkoi is rated 3.88/5 from 33 votes. Choose A*Men Stellar for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Arkoi for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Stellar or Arkoi?

A*Men Stellar lasts longest (A*Men Stellar 71/100, Arkoi 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Stellar or Arkoi?

Projection is very close: A*Men Stellar 59/100, Arkoi 58/100 for sillage.

Do A*Men Stellar and Arkoi smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and coffee accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Tonka Bean and Coffee.

Is A*Men Stellar or Arkoi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arkoi is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men Stellar is the stronger pick. A*Men Stellar suits evening wear; Arkoi suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Stellar and Arkoi?

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. Arkoi has top notes of Peppermint, Lavender, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Coffee, Tonka Bean, Styrax and Musk.