Fragrance comparison

A*Men Stellar vs Deer

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 500 ratings analysed

A*Men Stellar

Mugler

3.99315 votes

Rank #6,150 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Deer

Wolf Brothers

3.89185 votes

Rank #6,946 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deer takes 4 of 7 categories.

A*Men Stellar
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Deer
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

A*Men Stellar3/7

Deer4/7

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

DeerWolf Brothers

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 315 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

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

41%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

137 votes

Category winnerDeerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDeer

SillageDeer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value51

Category winnerA*Men StellarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

coffee84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

green100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

tobacco69%

leather61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic 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

Top

TobaccoClary SageCuminMintCoffeePistachio

Heart

HayCedarPatchouli

Base

LeatherMusk

InformationalShared notesPistachio, Mint, Coffee and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDeerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

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

Men48

Unisex51

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#6,946

PerfumerVanessa Prudent

Launched—

Reviews32

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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Deer by Wolf Brothers is a bold, unconventional woody spicy fragrance. It opens with an energetic hit of mint and coffee before shifting into earthy hay, dry cedar, and leather. This complex, animalic composition suits those seeking a distinct, outdoorsy scent profile. It wears exceptionally well in crisp spring air o…

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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 Deer?

Deer takes 4 of 7 categories. A*Men Stellar is rated 3.99/5 from 315 votes; Deer is rated 3.89/5 from 185 votes. Choose A*Men Stellar for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Deer for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Stellar or Deer?

Deer lasts longest (Deer 74/100, A*Men Stellar 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Stellar or Deer?

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

Do A*Men Stellar and Deer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Pistachio, Mint, Coffee and Musk.

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

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

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

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. Deer has top notes of Tobacco, Clary Sage, Cumin and Mint, heart notes of Hay, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Leather and Musk.