Fragrance comparison

A*Men Ultra Zest vs Quasicielo

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 2,067 ratings analysed

5 wins

A*Men Ultra Zest

Mugler

4.282,017 votes

Rank #1,439 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Quasicielo

Maison Gabriella Chieffo

3.5450 votes

Rank #33,615 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Ultra Zest takes 5 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.
Quasicielo
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

A*Men Ultra Zest5/7

Quasicielo2/7

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

QuasicieloMaison Gabriella Chieffo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 2,017 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.54/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 24%Had 13%Want 63%

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

42%Like

6%Ok

28%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Ultra Zest

SillageQuasicielo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value19

Category winnerA*Men Ultra ZestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

green77%

balsamic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · 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

GingerLemonTangerine

Heart

GalbanumCinnamonCardamomBlack Pepper

Base

MyrrhSandalwoodAmberIncensePatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Ginger, 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

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night93

Category winnerQuasicieloMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex32

Women3

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

Men21

Unisex79

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,439

PerfumerJacques Huclier, Quentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#33,615

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Quasicielo by Maison Gabriella Chieffo blends bright citrus with dark resins. It opens with tangerine and sharp ginger, then moves into galbanum, cinnamon, and warm myrrh. This scent suits those who want a spicy, green fragrance that shifts on skin. It is best for autumn daywear when you want something noticeability 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 Quasicielo?

A*Men Ultra Zest takes 5 of 7 categories. A*Men Ultra Zest is rated 4.28/5 from 2,017 votes; Quasicielo is rated 3.54/5 from 50 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 Quasicielo for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

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

A*Men Ultra Zest lasts longest (A*Men Ultra Zest 71/100, Quasicielo 54/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Quasicielo 60/100, A*Men Ultra Zest 59/100 for sillage.

Do A*Men Ultra Zest and Quasicielo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Ginger, Cinnamon and Black Pepper.

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

For summer, A*Men Ultra Zest is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasicielo is the stronger pick. A*Men Ultra Zest suits daytime wear; Quasicielo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Quasicielo has top notes of Ginger, Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Galbanum, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Black Pepper, a base of Myrrh, Sandalwood, Amber and Incense.