Elixir vs A*Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.
ElixirChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
A*MenChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Elixir4/7
A*Men3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Elixir
- Longevity
- A*Men
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men
- Value for money
- Elixir
- Versatility
- A*Men
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ElixirAtraliaA*MenMuglerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.43/ 5 · 198 votes
Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%
4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes
Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate74%Love
16%Like
5%Ok
2%Dislike
3%Hate
180 votes
47%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
10,654 votes
Category winnerElixirMost 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 winnerElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla91%
aromatic83%
sweet74%
green65%
fresh spicy56%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
coffee69%
woody61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both vanilla and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintLavenderBergamot
Heart
AmberBenzoinPineapple
Base
VanillaTonka BeanMusk
Top20-30 mins
LavenderMintFruity and Spicy NotesCorianderGreen NotesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender, Bergamot and Amber. Durations are only published for A*Men, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring21
Summer11
Fall69
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Category winnerA*MenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#619
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews50
Overall rank#719
PerfumerJacques Huclier
Launched—
Reviews209
Category winnerElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAtralia Elixir opens with a cool mint and lavender lift, then settles into warm amber, vanilla and tonka with a sweet, slightly spicy feel. Reviews consistently describe a smooth, masculine-leaning dry down, strong projection, and solid cold-weather appeal. If you like rich sweet aromatics and can go easy on sprays, t…
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, Elixir or A*Men?
Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 4.43/5 from 198 votes; A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes. Choose Elixir for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose A*Men for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir or A*Men?
A*Men lasts longest (A*Men 85/100, Elixir 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir or A*Men?
A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, Elixir 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir and A*Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Bergamot and Amber.
Is Elixir or A*Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir is the stronger pick. A*Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir and A*Men?
Elixir has top notes of Mint, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Benzoin and Pineapple, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and 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.
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