Fragrance comparison

A*Men Ultra Zest vs Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 2,019 ratings analysed

A*Men Ultra Zest

Mugler

4.282,017 votes

Rank #1,494 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #45,921 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi takes 3 of 5 categories.

A*Men Ultra Zest
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A*Men Ultra Zest1/5

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi
Sillage & projection: Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi
Value for money: Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
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

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of AmalfiThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 2,017 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 55%Had 0%Want 45%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityCupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi

SillageCupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value88

Category winnerCupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of AmalfiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · 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

Lily-of-the-ValleyCalabrian bergamotChinese OsmanthusItalian MandarinOrange BlossomBitter OrangeMineral notesBlood OrangeBlack PepperYlang-YlangViolet LeafAkigalawood

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night32

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

Casual 41%Work 25%Date 18%Party 16%

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#45,921

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi by The Dua Brand is an intense citrus aromatic hybrid built for high heat and sunny daytime wear. The opening blast hits hard with bitter orange, blood orange, and bright Calabrian bergamot. It delivers the sharp juiciness of crushed citrus peels right away. As the initial citrus …

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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 Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi takes 3 of 5 categories. A*Men Ultra Zest is rated 4.28/5 from 2,017 votes; Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose A*Men Ultra Zest for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Ultra Zest or Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi lasts longest (Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi 80/100, A*Men Ultra Zest 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Ultra Zest or Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi?

Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi projects furthest (Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi 100/100, A*Men Ultra Zest 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Ultra Zest and Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Blood Orange and Black Pepper.

Is A*Men Ultra Zest or Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi better for summer or winter?

A*Men Ultra Zest suits daytime wear; Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Ultra Zest and Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi?

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. Cupbearer's Zest Meets Soul Of Amalfi features Lily-of-the-Valley, Calabrian bergamot, Chinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin and Orange Blossom.