Fragrance comparison

Double 88 vs A*Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10,654 ratings analysed

Double 88

Binet-Papillon

—0 votes

Rank #75,169 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

A*Men

Mugler

4.0210,654 votes

Rank #719 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Double 88
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
A*Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Double 881/2

A*Men1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Double 88
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A*Men

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Double 88Binet-Papillon

A*MenMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes

Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

47%Love

29%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

10,654 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDouble 88

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

patchouli69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

vanilla77%

coffee69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LavenderRed Algae

Heart

PatchouliSandalwoodCedar

Base

VanillaBenzoinWhite Musk

Top20-30 mins

LavenderMintFruity and Spicy NotesCorianderGreen NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar. Durations are only published for A*Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring21

Summer11

Fall69

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men79

Unisex19

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#719

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerA*MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Double 88 is a woody aromatic Eau de Parfum with a warm oriental body and a small marine edge. Lavender and red algae give the opening a cool, herbal-salty lift before patchouli, sandalwood and cedar make it drier and woodier. The dry-down is softer and warmer, with vanilla, benzoin and white musk smoothing the woods.…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Double 88 or A*Men?

Double 88 lasts longest (Double 88 100/100, A*Men 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Double 88 and A*Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lavender, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Double 88 or A*Men better for summer or winter?

Double 88 suits day or night wear; A*Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Double 88 and A*Men?

Double 88 has top notes of Lavender and Red Algae, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin and White Musk. 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.