Fragrance comparison

A*Men Ultra Zest vs The GodFather Cold Revenge

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 2,044 ratings analysed

A*Men Ultra Zest

Mugler

4.282,017 votes

Rank #1,494 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

The GodFather Cold Revenge

Viking

3.7827 votes

Rank #50,898 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The GodFather Cold Revenge takes 4 of 7 categories.

A*Men Ultra Zest
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The GodFather Cold Revenge
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

A*Men Ultra Zest3/7

The GodFather Cold Revenge4/7

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Ultra Zest
Community sentiment: A*Men Ultra Zest
Longevity: The GodFather Cold Revenge
Sillage & projection: The GodFather Cold Revenge
Value for money: The GodFather Cold Revenge
Versatility: The GodFather Cold Revenge
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

The GodFather Cold RevengeViking

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 2,017 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

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

33%Love

33%Like

19%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityThe GodFather Cold Revenge

SillageThe GodFather Cold Revenge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value45

Category winnerThe GodFather Cold RevengeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

coffee58%

vanilla44%

patchouli30%

Scent match75%Very similar · both citrus, 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

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitGinger

Heart

CoffeeBlack PepperCinnamon

Base

PatchouliVanillaTonka Bean

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

Spring56

Summer13

Fall100

Winter94

Day50

Night100

Category winnerThe GodFather Cold RevengeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex32

Women3

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

Men94

Unisex6

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#50,898

PerfumerAlfredo Monteiro Filho

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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Viking Godfather Cold Revenge opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and mandarin orange, backed by a warm kick of ginger. As the initial freshness subsides, a darker core of dry coffee and black pepper develops on the skin, grounded by patchouli and sweet vanilla. It is a bold, cold-weather fragrance suited for crisp…

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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 The GodFather Cold Revenge?

The GodFather Cold Revenge takes 4 of 7 categories. A*Men Ultra Zest is rated 4.28/5 from 2,017 votes; The GodFather Cold Revenge is rated 3.78/5 from 27 votes. Choose A*Men Ultra Zest for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The GodFather Cold Revenge for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Ultra Zest or The GodFather Cold Revenge?

The GodFather Cold Revenge lasts longest (The GodFather Cold Revenge 77/100, A*Men Ultra Zest 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Ultra Zest or The GodFather Cold Revenge?

Projection is very close: The GodFather Cold Revenge 60/100, A*Men Ultra Zest 59/100 for sillage.

Do A*Men Ultra Zest and The GodFather Cold Revenge smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Coffee, Cinnamon and Black Pepper.

Is A*Men Ultra Zest or The GodFather Cold Revenge better for summer or winter?

For summer, A*Men Ultra Zest is the stronger pick. For winter, The GodFather Cold Revenge is the stronger pick. A*Men Ultra Zest suits daytime wear; The GodFather Cold Revenge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Ultra Zest and The GodFather Cold Revenge?

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. The GodFather Cold Revenge has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Coffee, Black Pepper and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.