Goth Veil vs A*Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A*Men takes 5 of 5 categories.
Goth VeilChoose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
A*MenChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Goth Veil0/5
A*Men5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- A*Men
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- A*Men
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men
- Value for money
- A*Men
- 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
Goth VeilKevin SchepisA*MenMuglerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.36/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 7%Had 2%Want 91%
4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes
Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerA*MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
43%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
21%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
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
Category winners
LongevityA*Men
SillageA*Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA*MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
warm spicy92%
soft spicy84%
powdery77%
lactonic69%
musky61%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
coffee69%
woody61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AniseBourbon PepperRice
Heart
CorianderPink PeonyOrange BlossomRoasted Coffee Beans
Base
CaramelMilkWhite MuskVanillaSandalwood
Top20-30 mins
LavenderMintFruity and Spicy NotesCorianderGreen NotesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Caramel, Milk and Vanilla. Durations are only published for A*Men, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring21
Summer11
Fall69
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,852
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#719
PerfumerJacques Huclier
Launched—
Reviews209
Category winnerA*MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGoth Veil by Kevin Schepis introduces an unusual mix of spicy anise and rice. It settles into a heart of roasted coffee and pink peony, creating a distinctly sweet, lactonic base. This floral fragrance works well for those who prefer their scents with a sharp, gourmand bite, especially during cooler autumn evenings or…
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, Goth Veil or A*Men?
A*Men takes 5 of 5 categories. Goth Veil is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes; A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes. Choose Goth Veil for a sweet and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose A*Men for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Goth Veil or A*Men?
A*Men lasts longest (A*Men 85/100, Goth Veil 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Goth Veil or A*Men?
A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, Goth Veil 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Goth Veil and A*Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Caramel, Milk and Vanilla.
Is Goth Veil or A*Men better for summer or winter?
Goth Veil suits evening wear; A*Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Goth Veil and A*Men?
Goth Veil has top notes of Anise, Bourbon Pepper and Rice, heart notes of Coriander, Pink Peony, Orange Blossom and Roasted Coffee Beans, a base of Caramel, Milk, White Musk and Vanilla. 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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