Fragrance comparison

A*Men Ultra Zest vs Belgian Choco Zest Truffle

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 2,018 ratings analysed

A*Men Ultra Zest

Mugler

4.282,017 votes

Rank #1,494 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Belgian Choco Zest Truffle

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,678 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Belgian Choco Zest Truffle takes 3 of 4 categories.

A*Men Ultra Zest
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Belgian Choco Zest Truffle
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

A*Men Ultra Zest1/4

Belgian Choco Zest Truffle3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Belgian Choco Zest Truffle
Value for money: Belgian Choco Zest Truffle
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Belgian Choco Zest Truffle
Fragranxe ranking: A*Men Ultra Zest

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A*Men Ultra ZestMugler

Belgian Choco Zest TruffleThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 2,017 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

2,017 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageBelgian Choco Zest Truffle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBelgian Choco Zest TruffleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

Scent match76%Very similar · both citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-45 mins

Blood OrangeTangerineGingerMint

Heart2-4 hrs

CoffeeCinnamonBlack Pepper

Base6-9+ hrs

PatchouliVanillaTonka Bean

Notes

Milk ChocolateBlood OrangeBlack PepperTonka BeanPatchouliTangerineChocolateCinnamonVanillaCaramelOrangeGinger

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerBelgian Choco Zest TruffleLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night41

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex32

Women3

Casual 38%Date 24%Work 21%Party 18%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 36%Party 28%Casual 24%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,494

PerfumerJacques Huclier, Quentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#61,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA*Men Ultra ZestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A*Men Ultra Zest by Mugler hits the skin with a loud flash of juicy blood orange, tart tangerine, and brisk garden mint. It smells remarkably like an icy citrus popsicle melting over a dark espresso bar. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus blast softens as warm cinnamon and roasted coffee beans push through the …

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Belgian Choco Zest Truffle by The Dua Brand smells like a box of dark chocolate truffles infused with candied orange peel and dusted with spicy cinnamon. The opening bursts with sweet milk chocolate, bright blood orange, and juicy tangerine before settling into a warm core of creamy caramel, rich coffee, and dark plum…

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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 Ultra Zest or Belgian Choco Zest Truffle?

Belgian Choco Zest Truffle takes 3 of 4 categories. A*Men Ultra Zest is rated 4.28/5 from 2,017 votes; Belgian Choco Zest Truffle is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose A*Men Ultra Zest for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Belgian Choco Zest Truffle for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, A*Men Ultra Zest or Belgian Choco Zest Truffle?

Belgian Choco Zest Truffle projects furthest (Belgian Choco Zest Truffle 75/100, A*Men Ultra Zest 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Ultra Zest and Belgian Choco Zest Truffle smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Tangerine, Ginger and Cinnamon.

Is A*Men Ultra Zest or Belgian Choco Zest Truffle better for summer or winter?

A*Men Ultra Zest suits daytime wear; Belgian Choco Zest Truffle suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Ultra Zest and Belgian Choco Zest Truffle?

A*Men Ultra Zest has top notes of Blood Orange, Tangerine, Ginger and Mint, heart notes of Coffee, Cinnamon and Black Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Belgian Choco Zest Truffle features Milk Chocolate, Blood Orange, Black Pepper, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.