Fragrance comparison

A*Men Ultimate vs Ten Strike

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 829 ratings analysed

4 wins

A*Men Ultimate

Mugler

4.04773 votes

Rank #3,638 CoffeeWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Ten Strike

M.INT

3.6256 votes

Rank #26,629 WoodyFresh Spicy

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 value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ten Strike
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

A*Men Ultimate4/7

Ten Strike2/7

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Ultimate
Community sentiment: A*Men Ultimate
Longevity: Ten Strike
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: A*Men Ultimate
Versatility: Ten Strike
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

Ten StrikeM.INT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 773 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 26%Had 32%Want 42%

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

23%Love

35%Like

21%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityTen Strike

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value40

Category winnerA*Men UltimateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coffee100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic74%

citrus65%

conifer56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

BergamotOrangePalisander RosewoodPink Pepper

Heart

Balsam FirPatchouliWhite FlowersGeranium

Base

OakmossCedarBenzoinMusk

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

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Category winnerTen StrikeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex23

Women4

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

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,638

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews139

Overall rank#26,629

PerfumerJacques Flori

Launched—

Reviews4

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 →

Ten Strike by M.INT is a woody, aromatic chypre launched in 2016. The scent balances bright citrus notes like bergamot with earthy oakmoss and resinous balsam fir. It is a versatile choice for individuals seeking a grounded, modern composition that bridges the gap between traditional chypre structure and contemporary,…

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 Ten Strike?

A*Men Ultimate takes 4 of 7 categories. A*Men Ultimate is rated 4.04/5 from 773 votes; Ten Strike is rated 3.62/5 from 56 votes. Choose A*Men Ultimate for a coffee and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ten Strike for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Ultimate or Ten Strike?

They last about the same: Ten Strike 63/100, A*Men Ultimate 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Ultimate or Ten Strike?

Projection is very close: A*Men Ultimate 59/100, Ten Strike 59/100 for sillage.

Do A*Men Ultimate and Ten Strike smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Balsam Fir, Bergamot and Cedar.

Is A*Men Ultimate or Ten Strike better for summer or winter?

For summer, A*Men Ultimate is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men Ultimate is the stronger pick. A*Men Ultimate suits daytime wear; Ten Strike suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Ultimate and Ten Strike?

A*Men Ultimate features Cappuccino, Balsam Fir, Bergamot and Cedar. Ten Strike has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Palisander Rosewood and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Patchouli, White Flowers and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Benzoin and Musk.