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Double 88 vs Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force

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

Updated 37 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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.

  • Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force

    Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Double 881/2
Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force1/2
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
Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Double 88Binet-Papillon
Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de ForceMugler
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%
3.76/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 20%Had 9%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

35%Love
35%Like
0%Ok
30%Dislike
0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity100
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage79
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityDouble 88

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value33
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%
amber84%
vanilla77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
Scent match43%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
Top15-30 mins
LavenderMintBergamotFruity and Spicy NotesGreen NotesCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliCaramelHoneyMilkCedarLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeTonka BeanVanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLavender, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar. Durations are only published for Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring13
Summer13
Fall56
Winter100
Day20
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,636

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerShow Collection A*Men Bracelet de ForceHigher 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.…

Reviews →

Mugler Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force delivers an unapologetic clash of bitter roasted coffee, dark earthy patchouli, and sticky caramel. The blast is intense. Fresh peppermint and sharp French lavender collide immediately with heavy burnt sugar, creating that unmistakable Mugler signature shockwave. Within t…

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 lasts longer, Double 88 or Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force?

Double 88 lasts longest (Double 88 100/100, Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Double 88 and Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lavender, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Double 88 or Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force better for summer or winter?

Double 88 suits day or night wear; Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Double 88 and Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force?

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. Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Fruity and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Patchouli, Caramel, Honey and Milk, a base of Coffee, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber.

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