Numero 1 vs A*Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A*Men takes 3 of 5 categories.
Numero 1Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
A*MenChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Numero 12/5
A*Men3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Numero 1
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men
- Value for money
- Numero 1
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- A*Men
- Fragranxe ranking
- A*Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Numero 1Posh ExtraitA*MenMuglerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%
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 hate75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 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
LongevityNumero 1
SillageA*Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNumero 1Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
amber92%
marine84%
sweet77%
salty69%
caramel61%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
coffee69%
woody61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and caramel
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Aquatic notesSea Salt
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelBenzoinJasmineHoney
Base8-12 hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodAmber
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 seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day50
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#49,697
PerfumerCristian Calabro
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#719
PerfumerJacques Huclier
Launched—
Reviews209
Category winnerA*MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPosh Extrait Numero 1 pulls sweet dessert directly into cold ocean surf. The contrast is immediate. Crisp sea salt and cool aquatic notes hit first, cutting the air like a sudden coastal gust before any sugary heaviness can settle. Give it five minutes. A thick slab of melted caramel and resinous benzoin emerges on wa…
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, Numero 1 or A*Men?
A*Men takes 3 of 5 categories. Numero 1 is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes. Choose Numero 1 for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose A*Men for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Numero 1 or A*Men?
Numero 1 lasts longest (Numero 1 100/100, A*Men 85/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Numero 1 or A*Men?
A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, Numero 1 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Numero 1 and A*Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Caramel, Benzoin, Jasmine and Honey.
Is Numero 1 or A*Men better for summer or winter?
Numero 1 suits evening wear; A*Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Numero 1 and A*Men?
Numero 1 has top notes of Aquatic notes and Sea Salt, heart notes of Caramel, Benzoin, Jasmine and Honey, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. 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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