Affogato al Caffè vs A*Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
Affogato al CaffèChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
A*MenChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Affogato al Caffè4/8
A*Men4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Affogato al Caffè
- Community sentiment
- Affogato al Caffè
- Longevity
- A*Men
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men
- Value for money
- Affogato al Caffè
- Versatility
- Affogato al Caffè
- Note pyramid (duration)
- A*Men
- Fragranxe ranking
- A*Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Affogato al CaffèPARIS CORNERA*MenMuglerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%
4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes
Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerAffogato al CaffèRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
24%Like
9%Ok
3%Dislike
6%Hate
33 votes
47%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
10,654 votes
Category winnerAffogato al CaffèMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA*Men
SillageA*Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAffogato al CaffèBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
powdery88%
caramel77%
coffee65%
warm spicy53%
sweet42%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
coffee69%
woody61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both vanilla, caramel and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Coffee
Heart2 to 3 hours
HeliotropeBenzoinJasmine
Base4 to 6 hours
VanillaCaramelDry Wood
Top20-30 mins
LavenderMintFruity and Spicy NotesCorianderGreen NotesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberSandalwoodMusk
Category winnerA*MenLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer47
Fall100
Winter100
Day92
Night100
Spring21
Summer11
Fall69
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Category winnerAffogato al CaffèMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,182
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#749
PerfumerJacques Huclier
Launched—
Reviews209
Category winnerA*MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAffogato al Caffè by PARIS CORNER captures the comforting feeling of hot espresso poured over chilled vanilla ice cream. The scent begins with a prominent coffee note that greets you immediately before giving way to a floral heart of heliotrope, benzoin, and jasmine. As the fragrance settles, rich base notes of vanill…
Reviews →Mugler A*Men is a legendary collision of cool aromatic herbs and dark sugary warmth. The first spray punches hard. Crisp peppermint and sharp lavender cut through the air with a brisk, almost metallic bite. Give it ten minutes. Once the initial shock settles, thick toasted caramel, earthy patchouli, and bitter roasted…
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, Affogato al Caffè or A*Men?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Affogato al Caffè is rated 4.24/5 from 33 votes; A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes. Choose Affogato al Caffè for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose A*Men for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Affogato al Caffè or A*Men?
A*Men lasts longest (A*Men 85/100, Affogato al Caffè 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Affogato al Caffè or A*Men?
A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, Affogato al Caffè 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Affogato al Caffè and A*Men smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, caramel and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coffee, Benzoin, Jasmine and Vanilla.
Is Affogato al Caffè or A*Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, Affogato al Caffè is the stronger pick. For winter, Affogato al Caffè is the stronger pick. Affogato al Caffè suits evening wear; A*Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Affogato al Caffè and A*Men?
Affogato al Caffè has top notes of Coffee, heart notes of Heliotrope, Benzoin and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Caramel and Dry Wood. A*Men has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Fruity and Spicy Notes and Coriander, heart notes of Caramel, Patchouli, Honey and Milk, a base of Coffee, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.
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