Fragrance comparison

A*Men Ultra Zest vs Caffe nel Greco

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 2,033 ratings analysed

3 wins

A*Men Ultra Zest

Mugler

4.282,017 votes

Rank #1,439 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Caffe nel Greco

Art Deco Perfumes

3.3816 votes

Rank #61,190 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Ultra Zest takes 3 of 5 categories.

A*Men Ultra Zest
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Caffe nel Greco
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

A*Men Ultra Zest3/5

Caffe nel Greco2/5

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Ultra Zest
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A*Men Ultra Zest
Sillage & projection: Caffe nel Greco
Value for money: Caffe nel Greco
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
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

Caffe nel GrecoArt Deco Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 2,017 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.38/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 14%Had 12%Want 74%

Category winnerA*Men Ultra ZestRating 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

19%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Ultra Zest

SillageCaffe nel Greco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCaffe nel GrecoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

amber88%

coffee77%

aromatic65%

woody53%

balsamic42%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both warm 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

Top

Black PepperCognacLemon

Heart

CoffeeCardamomLavenderBulgarian Rose

Base

Tolu BalsamPatchouliBenzoinCinnamonVanillaIncenseTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Cinnamon, Black Pepper and Patchouli. Durations are only published for A*Men Ultra Zest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night41

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex32

Women3

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,439

PerfumerJacques Huclier, Quentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#61,190

PerfumerElina Arsenieva

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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Art Deco Perfumes Caffe nel Greco opens with dark cognac, black pepper, and sharp lemon before settling into roasted coffee beans and warm cardamom. A heavy base of tolu balsam, incense, and cinnamon creates a dense, resinous backdrop. It warms up quickly on skin. Built for cold autumn evenings and leather jacket weat…

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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 Caffe nel Greco?

A*Men Ultra Zest takes 3 of 5 categories. A*Men Ultra Zest is rated 4.28/5 from 2,017 votes; Caffe nel Greco is rated 3.38/5 from 16 votes. Choose A*Men Ultra Zest for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Caffe nel Greco for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Ultra Zest or Caffe nel Greco?

They last about the same: A*Men Ultra Zest 71/100, Caffe nel Greco 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Ultra Zest or Caffe nel Greco?

Caffe nel Greco projects furthest (Caffe nel Greco 68/100, A*Men Ultra Zest 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Ultra Zest and Caffe nel Greco smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coffee, Cinnamon, Black Pepper and Patchouli.

Is A*Men Ultra Zest or Caffe nel Greco better for summer or winter?

A*Men Ultra Zest suits daytime wear; Caffe nel Greco suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Ultra Zest and Caffe nel Greco?

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. Caffe nel Greco has top notes of Black Pepper, Cognac and Lemon, heart notes of Coffee, Cardamom, Lavender and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Tolu Balsam, Patchouli, Benzoin and Cinnamon.