Fragrance comparison

A*Men Ultra Zest vs Fórmula 2

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 2,021 ratings analysed

3 wins

A*Men Ultra Zest

Mugler

4.282,017 votes

Rank #1,494 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Fórmula 2

Paco Fernandez Fragrances

4.254 votes

Rank #49,313 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Ultra Zest takes 3 of 4 categories.

A*Men Ultra Zest
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fórmula 2
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

A*Men Ultra Zest3/4

Fórmula 21/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A*Men Ultra Zest
Sillage & projection: A*Men Ultra Zest
Value for money: Fórmula 2
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

Fórmula 2Paco Fernandez Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 2,017 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Ultra Zest

SillageA*Men Ultra Zest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFórmula 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both 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

Top

CilantroGingerGreen TeaRosemary

Heart

LavenderSandalwoodMintJuniper BerriesCypressAtlas Cedar

Base

TobaccoIncensePatchouliCoffeeCoumarinAmberCinnamonIso E Super

InformationalShared notesGinger, Mint, Coffee and Cinnamon. 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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex32

Women3

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

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

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#49,313

PerfumerFrancisco Fernández

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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Fórmula 2 by Paco Fernandez Fragrances kicks off with a sharp herbal burst of rosemary, freshly cut cilantro, and spicy ginger before settling into deep coniferous woods. The initial brisk green tea and juniper berries transition smoothly into resinous Atlas cedar and dark cypress. As the wear develops, warm base note…

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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 Fórmula 2?

A*Men Ultra Zest takes 3 of 4 categories. A*Men Ultra Zest is rated 4.28/5 from 2,017 votes; Fórmula 2 is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose A*Men Ultra Zest for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fórmula 2 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Ultra Zest or Fórmula 2?

A*Men Ultra Zest lasts longest (A*Men Ultra Zest 71/100, Fórmula 2 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Ultra Zest or Fórmula 2?

A*Men Ultra Zest projects furthest (A*Men Ultra Zest 59/100, Fórmula 2 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Ultra Zest and Fórmula 2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Mint, Coffee and Cinnamon.

Is A*Men Ultra Zest or Fórmula 2 better for summer or winter?

A*Men Ultra Zest suits daytime wear; Fórmula 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Ultra Zest and Fórmula 2?

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. Fórmula 2 has top notes of Cilantro, Ginger, Green Tea and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender, Sandalwood, Mint and Juniper Berries, a base of Tobacco, Incense, Patchouli and Coffee.