Fragrance comparison

A*Men Ultra Zest vs Men Only

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 2,261 ratings analysed

6 wins

A*Men Ultra Zest

Mugler

4.282,017 votes

Rank #1,494 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Men Only

O Boticário

3.80244 votes

Rank #30,251 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Ultra Zest takes 6 of 7 categories.

A*Men Ultra Zest
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Men Only
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

A*Men Ultra Zest6/7

Men Only1/7

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Ultra Zest
Community sentiment: A*Men Ultra Zest
Longevity: A*Men Ultra Zest
Sillage & projection: A*Men Ultra Zest
Value for money: Men Only
Versatility: A*Men Ultra Zest
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

Men OnlyO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 2,017 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 244 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

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

22%Love

49%Like

18%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

244 votes

Category winnerA*Men Ultra ZestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Ultra Zest

SillageA*Men Ultra Zest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value66

Category winnerMen OnlyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and vanilla

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

TangerineGingerMintBlack PepperThyme

Heart

AmberPeachViolet LeafBasilVetiver

Base

VanillaTonka BeanGuaiac WoodLeatherMuskCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Ginger, Mint and Black Pepper. 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

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerA*Men Ultra ZestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex32

Women3

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

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

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#30,251

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

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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Men Only by O Boticário opens with a bright burst of sweet tangerine, zesty ginger, and cool garden mint. A pinch of black pepper and herbal thyme adds an energetic, crisp spice that wakes up the senses without feeling harsh or screechy. Within fifteen minutes, the scent transitions into a mellow heart of juicy peach,…

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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 Men Only?

A*Men Ultra Zest takes 6 of 7 categories. A*Men Ultra Zest is rated 4.28/5 from 2,017 votes; Men Only is rated 3.80/5 from 244 votes. Choose A*Men Ultra Zest for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Men Only for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Ultra Zest or Men Only?

A*Men Ultra Zest lasts longest (A*Men Ultra Zest 71/100, Men Only 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Ultra Zest or Men Only?

A*Men Ultra Zest projects furthest (A*Men Ultra Zest 59/100, Men Only 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Ultra Zest and Men Only smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Ginger, Mint and Black Pepper.

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

For summer, A*Men Ultra Zest is the stronger pick. For winter, Men Only is the stronger pick. A*Men Ultra Zest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Men Only has top notes of Tangerine, Ginger, Mint and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amber, Peach, Violet Leaf and Basil, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Leather.