Fragrance comparison

A*Men Stellar vs Jet Black Horizon

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 333 ratings analysed

3 wins

A*Men Stellar

Mugler

3.99315 votes

Rank #6,150 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Jet Black Horizon

Michael Malul London

4.7818 votes

Rank #33,569 CitrusWoody

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 longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jet Black Horizon
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A*Men Stellar3/5

Jet Black Horizon2/5

Ratings & consensus: Jet Black Horizon
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A*Men Stellar
Sillage & projection: A*Men Stellar
Value for money: Jet Black Horizon
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

Jet Black HorizonMichael Malul London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 315 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.78/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 48%Had 4%Want 48%

Category winnerJet Black HorizonRating 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

83%Love

11%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Stellar

SillageA*Men Stellar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value59

Category winnerJet Black HorizonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

coffee84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match34%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

BergamotCloveMint

Heart

Orange BlossomClary SageLavender

Base

Woody NotesAmberCoffeePatchouli

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall62

Winter46

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

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

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#33,569

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Jet Black Horizon opens with bright bergamot, cool mint and a clear clove kick, then settles into an aromatic heart of lavender and clary sage with a soft white-floral lift. The dry-down brings woody amber, patchouli and a touch of coffee. It reads like a fresh-spiced evening scent with an office-to-drinks mood. Perfo…

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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 Jet Black Horizon?

A*Men Stellar takes 3 of 5 categories. A*Men Stellar is rated 3.99/5 from 315 votes; Jet Black Horizon is rated 4.78/5 from 18 votes. Choose A*Men Stellar for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jet Black Horizon for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Stellar or Jet Black Horizon?

A*Men Stellar lasts longest (A*Men Stellar 71/100, Jet Black Horizon 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Stellar or Jet Black Horizon?

A*Men Stellar projects furthest (A*Men Stellar 59/100, Jet Black Horizon 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Stellar and Jet Black Horizon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Mint and Coffee.

Is A*Men Stellar or Jet Black Horizon better for summer or winter?

A*Men Stellar suits evening wear; Jet Black Horizon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Stellar and Jet Black Horizon?

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. Jet Black Horizon has top notes of Bergamot, Clove and Mint, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Clary Sage and Lavender, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Coffee and Patchouli.