Fragrance comparison

A*Men Ultra Zest vs Oud Thameen

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 2,030 ratings analysed

4 wins

A*Men Ultra Zest

Mugler

4.282,017 votes

Rank #1,494 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Thameen

Lattafa Perfumes

4.0813 votes

Rank #33,657 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Ultra Zest takes 4 of 5 categories.

A*Men Ultra Zest
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oud Thameen
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

A*Men Ultra Zest4/5

Oud Thameen1/5

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

Oud ThameenLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 2,017 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 39%Had 1%Want 60%

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

54%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

15%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Ultra Zest

SillageA*Men Ultra Zest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value96

Category winnerOud ThameenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

cinnamon69%

coffee61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, vanilla 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

CinnamonGingerBergamot

Heart

CoffeeBlack Pepper

Base

VanillaMyrrhLabdanumTonka BeanVetiver

InformationalShared notesGinger, Coffee, Cinnamon 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

Spring25

Summer13

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex32

Women3

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

Men33

Unisex67

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#33,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Oud Thameen by Lattafa is an amber-forward scent that balances warm spices with deep gourmand notes. Opening with a crisp kick of cinnamon and ginger, it settles into a smooth heart of coffee and black pepper. It is a bold, unisex choice for those who enjoy resinous fragrances, best suited for cooler evenings or autum…

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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 Oud Thameen?

A*Men Ultra Zest takes 4 of 5 categories. A*Men Ultra Zest is rated 4.28/5 from 2,017 votes; Oud Thameen is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes. Choose A*Men Ultra Zest for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oud Thameen for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Ultra Zest or Oud Thameen?

A*Men Ultra Zest lasts longest (A*Men Ultra Zest 71/100, Oud Thameen 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Ultra Zest or Oud Thameen?

A*Men Ultra Zest projects furthest (A*Men Ultra Zest 59/100, Oud Thameen 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Ultra Zest and Oud Thameen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Coffee, Cinnamon and Black Pepper.

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

A*Men Ultra Zest suits daytime wear; Oud Thameen suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Oud Thameen has top notes of Cinnamon, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Coffee and Black Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Myrrh, Labdanum and Tonka Bean.