Fragrance comparison

A*Men Stellar vs Silver Light Man

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 427 ratings analysed

A*Men Stellar

Mugler

3.99315 votes

Rank #6,020 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Silver Light Man

Linn Young

4.17112 votes

Rank #5,198 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Light Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

A*Men Stellar
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Silver Light Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

A*Men Stellar2/7

Silver Light Man5/7

Ratings & consensus: Silver Light Man
Community sentiment: Silver Light Man
Longevity: A*Men Stellar
Sillage & projection: Silver Light Man
Value for money: Silver Light Man
Versatility: A*Men Stellar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Silver Light Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A*Men StellarMugler

Silver Light ManLinn Young

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 315 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerSilver Light ManRating 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

45%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerSilver Light ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Stellar

SillageSilver Light Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value94

Category winnerSilver Light ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

coffee84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

coffee69%

amber61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy 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

LavenderMintCorianderBergamot

Heart

PatchouliAtlas Cedar

Base

CoffeeTonka BeanStyraxMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Mint and Tonka Bean. 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

Spring28

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerA*Men StellarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

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

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#5,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerSilver Light ManHigher 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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Linn Young Silver Light Man opens with a sharp burst of mint and lavender that can feel rough for the first fifteen minutes. As the top notes fade, a heavy core of patchouli and Atlas Cedar takes over, backed by warm coffee, tonka bean, and styrax resin. It mirrors the rich, gourmand DNA of Mugler A*Men at a fraction …

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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 Silver Light Man?

Silver Light Man takes 5 of 7 categories. A*Men Stellar is rated 3.99/5 from 315 votes; Silver Light Man is rated 4.17/5 from 112 votes. Choose A*Men Stellar for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Silver Light Man for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Stellar or Silver Light Man?

A*Men Stellar lasts longest (A*Men Stellar 71/100, Silver Light Man 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Stellar or Silver Light Man?

Silver Light Man projects furthest (Silver Light Man 68/100, A*Men Stellar 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Stellar and Silver Light Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Mint and Tonka Bean.

Is A*Men Stellar or Silver Light Man 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 Silver Light Man?

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. Silver Light Man has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli and Atlas Cedar, a base of Coffee, Tonka Bean, Styrax and Musk.