Fragrance comparison

A*Men Ultra Zest vs Drowning In Ottoman's Zest

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

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #65,209 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 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.
Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A*Men Ultra Zest1/5

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Sillage & projection: Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Value for money: Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
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

Drowning In Ottoman's ZestThe 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 71%Had 12%Want 18%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityDrowning In Ottoman's Zest

SillageDrowning In Ottoman's Zest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDrowning In Ottoman's ZestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match45%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

Black CurrantTurkish RoseBlood OrangeBlack PepperGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanGrapefruitPineapplePatchouliAmbergris

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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex32

Women3

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 34%Date 26%Party 24%Work 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#65,209

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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Drowning In Ottoman's Zest by The Dua Brand opens with an explosive, mouthwatering punch of zesty blood orange, tangy pineapple, and bitter grapefruit. Within minutes, the bright citrus punch meets a warm rush of grated ginger, black pepper, and spicy cardamom. As the fragrance settles, rich roasted coffee beans and d…

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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 Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest takes 3 of 5 categories. A*Men Ultra Zest is rated 4.28/5 from 2,017 votes; Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 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 Drowning In Ottoman's Zest for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Ultra Zest or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest lasts longest (Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 80/100, A*Men Ultra Zest 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Ultra Zest or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest projects furthest (Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 75/100, A*Men Ultra Zest 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Ultra Zest and Drowning In Ottoman's Zest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Black Pepper, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.

Is A*Men Ultra Zest or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest better for summer or winter?

A*Men Ultra Zest suits daytime wear; Drowning In Ottoman's Zest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Ultra Zest and Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

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. Drowning In Ottoman's Zest features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Green Notes.