A*Men Ultra Zest vs Rich
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A*Men Ultra Zest takes 4 of 5 categories.
A*Men Ultra ZestChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RichChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
A*Men Ultra Zest4/5
Rich1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- A*Men Ultra Zest
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men Ultra Zest
- Value for money
- Rich
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- A*Men Ultra Zest
- Fragranxe ranking
- A*Men Ultra Zest
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A*Men Ultra ZestMuglerRichElodeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 2,017 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 56%Had 22%Want 22%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
35%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
2,017 votes
25%Love
50%Like
25%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
Category winners
LongevityA*Men Ultra Zest
SillageA*Men Ultra Zest
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRichBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
warm spicy92%
vanilla84%
fresh spicy77%
patchouli69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
amber92%
cinnamon84%
warm spicy77%
green69%
rose61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-45 mins
Blood OrangeTangerineGingerMint
Heart2-4 hrs
CoffeeCinnamonBlack Pepper
Base6-9+ hrs
PatchouliVanillaTonka Bean
Top10 to 15 minutes
TangerineMint
Heart30 to 45 minutes
CinnamonRose
Base1 to 2 hours
AmberSkin
Category winnerA*Men Ultra ZestLongest dry-down: 6-9+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer84
Fall0
Winter27
Day100
Night49
Spring100
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day25
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,275
PerfumerJacques Huclier, Quentin Bisch
Launched—
Reviews204
Overall rank#53,610
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerA*Men Ultra ZestHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA*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 …
Reviews →Rich by Elode delivers an accessible aromatic spicy profile built around crisp citrus and warm spice. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of juicy tangerine matched against cool mint, creating an immediate fresh contrast. As the initial brightness settles, sweet cinnamon merges with soft rose petals in the heart, g…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, A*Men Ultra Zest or Rich?
A*Men Ultra Zest takes 4 of 5 categories. A*Men Ultra Zest is rated 4.28/5 from 2,017 votes; Rich is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose A*Men Ultra Zest for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rich for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, A*Men Ultra Zest or Rich?
A*Men Ultra Zest lasts longest (A*Men Ultra Zest 71/100, Rich 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A*Men Ultra Zest or Rich?
A*Men Ultra Zest projects furthest (A*Men Ultra Zest 59/100, Rich 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A*Men Ultra Zest and Rich smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Mint and Cinnamon.
Is A*Men Ultra Zest or Rich better for summer or winter?
A*Men Ultra Zest suits daytime wear; Rich suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A*Men Ultra Zest and Rich?
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. Rich has top notes of Tangerine and Mint, heart notes of Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Amber and Skin.
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