Fragrance comparison

A*Men Ultimate vs 914

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 798 ratings analysed

4 wins

A*Men Ultimate

Mugler

4.04773 votes

Rank #3,638 CoffeeWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

914

IKON

3.8425 votes

Rank #22,017 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Ultimate takes 4 of 7 categories.

A*Men Ultimate
Choose it for a coffee and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
914
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

A*Men Ultimate4/7

9143/7

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Ultimate
Community sentiment: A*Men Ultimate
Longevity: 914
Sillage & projection: A*Men Ultimate
Value for money: 914
Versatility: 914
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A*Men Ultimate

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A*Men UltimateMugler

914IKON

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 773 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 54%Had 11%Want 35%

Category winnerA*Men UltimateRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

773 votes

44%Love

24%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevity914

SillageA*Men Ultimate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value68

Category winner914Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coffee100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic74%

citrus65%

conifer56%

oud100%

woody83%

amber65%

fresh spicy48%

conifer30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and conifer

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

CappuccinoBalsam FirBergamotCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LimeBergamotMarigold

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Balsam FirJasmine

Base

AmberCedarAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBalsam Fir, Bergamot and Cedar. Durations are only published for A*Men Ultimate, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall0

Winter70

Day100

Night53

Spring62

Summer46

Fall100

Winter92

Day90

Night100

Category winner914Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex23

Women4

Casual 34%Work 30%Date 23%Party 13%

Men10

Unisex75

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,638

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews139

Overall rank#22,017

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerA*Men UltimateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler A*Men Ultimate reboots the legendary gourmand line with a lighter, crisper touch. The scent starts briskly. A bright burst of sparkling Italian bergamot pairs with a sudden, cool blast of balsam fir. You get an immediate kick of pine needle freshness before the scent shifts gears. Within twenty minutes, the sta…

Reviews →

IKON 914 opens with a bright citrus lift, then settles into a smoother amber-oud style with soft woods and a lightly powdery feel. Reviews often describe it as well blended, unisex, and easy to wear, especially if you like the airy burnt-sugar, amber-wood style associated with Baccarat Rouge. It looks strongest as a s…

Reviews →

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 Ultimate or 914?

A*Men Ultimate takes 4 of 7 categories. A*Men Ultimate is rated 4.04/5 from 773 votes; 914 is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose A*Men Ultimate for a coffee and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 914 for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Ultimate or 914?

914 lasts longest (914 68/100, A*Men Ultimate 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Ultimate or 914?

A*Men Ultimate projects furthest (A*Men Ultimate 59/100, 914 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Ultimate and 914 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and conifer accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Bergamot and Cedar.

Is A*Men Ultimate or 914 better for summer or winter?

For summer, A*Men Ultimate is the stronger pick. For winter, 914 is the stronger pick. A*Men Ultimate suits daytime wear; 914 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Ultimate and 914?

A*Men Ultimate features Cappuccino, Balsam Fir, Bergamot and Cedar. 914 has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Marigold, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Balsam Fir and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cedar and Ambergris.