Fragrance comparison

A*Men Ultimate vs L'Insomnuit

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,154 ratings analysed

A*Men Ultimate

Mugler

4.04773 votes

Rank #3,638 CoffeeWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

L'Insomnuit

Robert Piguet

4.06381 votes

Rank #1,496 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Insomnuit takes 7 of 7 categories.

A*Men Ultimate
Choose it for a coffee and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Insomnuit
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

A*Men Ultimate0/7

L'Insomnuit7/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Insomnuit
Community sentiment: L'Insomnuit
Longevity: L'Insomnuit
Sillage & projection: L'Insomnuit
Value for money: L'Insomnuit
Versatility: L'Insomnuit
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Insomnuit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A*Men UltimateMugler

L'InsomnuitRobert Piguet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 773 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 381 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerL'InsomnuitRating 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

46%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

208 votes

Category winnerL'InsomnuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityL'Insomnuit

SillageL'Insomnuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value58

Category winnerL'InsomnuitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coffee100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic74%

citrus65%

conifer56%

woody100%

powdery92%

iris84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

violet61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

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

PlumBergamotBalsam Fir

Heart

IrisOrris Root

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanCedarCypriolAgarwood (Oud)

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

Spring55

Summer12

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night–

Category winnerL'InsomnuitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex23

Women4

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

Men17

Unisex70

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,638

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews139

Overall rank#1,496

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerL'InsomnuitHigher 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…

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L'Insomnuit by Robert Piguet is a moody, unisex fragrance that leans into balsamic woods and powdery iris. It functions as a bold statement piece for colder months, delivering a lingering, resinous trail. With notes of plum and balsam fir, it suits evening wear and formal occasions, offering an intense profile that de…

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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 Ultimate or L'Insomnuit?

L'Insomnuit takes 7 of 7 categories. A*Men Ultimate is rated 4.04/5 from 773 votes; L'Insomnuit is rated 4.06/5 from 381 votes. Choose A*Men Ultimate for a coffee and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Insomnuit for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Ultimate or L'Insomnuit?

L'Insomnuit lasts longest (L'Insomnuit 82/100, A*Men Ultimate 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Ultimate or L'Insomnuit?

L'Insomnuit projects furthest (L'Insomnuit 74/100, A*Men Ultimate 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Ultimate and L'Insomnuit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Bergamot and Cedar.

Is A*Men Ultimate or L'Insomnuit better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in A*Men Ultimate and L'Insomnuit?

A*Men Ultimate features Cappuccino, Balsam Fir, Bergamot and Cedar. L'Insomnuit has top notes of Plum, Bergamot and Balsam Fir, heart notes of Iris and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Cedar and Cypriol.