Fragrance comparison

A*Men Ultra Zest vs Piccolo

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 2,027 ratings analysed

4 wins

A*Men Ultra Zest

Mugler

4.282,017 votes

Rank #1,494 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Piccolo

Pisello Parfum

3.0010 votes

Rank #57,422 Warm SpicyFresh 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.
Piccolo
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A*Men Ultra Zest4/5

Piccolo1/5

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

PiccoloPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 2,017 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 3%Had 13%Want 84%

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

30%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

40%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Ultra Zest

SillageA*Men Ultra Zest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPiccoloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

honey84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and sweet

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

ClovesCinnamonGingerPlumGrapefruitBergamotAppleVanilla

Heart

NutmegCardamomMintCoffeeNeroliHazelnut

Base

HoneyPepperMuskJasminePatchouliCaramelCedarSandalwood

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

Summer17

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex32

Women3

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

Men67

Unisex33

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#57,422

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

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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Piccolo by Pisello Parfum mixes bright grapefruit and warm cloves in a complex blend. Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia crafted this fragrance to transition from a citrus splash into a cozy hazelnut and honey base. It fits casual autumn days when you want a distinct, spicy scent that hugs the skin without overwhelmin…

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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 Piccolo?

A*Men Ultra Zest takes 4 of 5 categories. A*Men Ultra Zest is rated 4.28/5 from 2,017 votes; Piccolo is rated 3.00/5 from 10 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 Piccolo for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

A*Men Ultra Zest lasts longest (A*Men Ultra Zest 71/100, Piccolo 68/100), based on community performance votes.

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

A*Men Ultra Zest projects furthest (A*Men Ultra Zest 59/100, Piccolo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Ultra Zest and Piccolo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Ginger, Mint, Coffee and Cinnamon.

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

A*Men Ultra Zest suits daytime wear; Piccolo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Piccolo has top notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Ginger and Plum, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Mint and Coffee, a base of Honey, Pepper, Musk and Jasmine.