Shahoor Elixir vs A*Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shahoor Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.
Shahoor ElixirChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
A*MenChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shahoor Elixir4/7
A*Men3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Shahoor Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Shahoor Elixir
- Longevity
- A*Men
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men
- Value for money
- Shahoor Elixir
- Versatility
- Shahoor Elixir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- A*Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Shahoor ElixirAl AbsarA*MenMuglerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 207 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes
Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerShahoor ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
30%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
196 votes
47%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
10,654 votes
Category winnerShahoor ElixirMost 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 winnerShahoor ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
caramel77%
amber69%
lactonic61%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
coffee69%
woody61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and caramel
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonCaramelRum
Heart
MilkOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaAmberMuskBenzoin
Top20-30 mins
LavenderMintFruity and Spicy NotesCorianderGreen NotesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesCaramel, Milk, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for A*Men, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer87
Fall88
Winter65
Day–
Night–
Spring21
Summer11
Fall69
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Category winnerShahoor ElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,580
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews34
Overall rank#719
PerfumerJacques Huclier
Launched—
Reviews209
Category winnerA*MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotShahoor Elixir is a bright, dessert-leaning citrus gourmand that many people buy as an affordable alternative to Dolce and Gabbana Devotion. Expect a lemony opening that can read like candied zest, then a creamy milk and orange blossom heart, settling into vanilla, amber and benzoin. On some skin the lemon can start s…
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, Shahoor Elixir or A*Men?
Shahoor Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Shahoor Elixir is rated 4.35/5 from 207 votes; A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes. Choose Shahoor Elixir for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose A*Men for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Shahoor Elixir or A*Men?
A*Men lasts longest (A*Men 85/100, Shahoor Elixir 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Shahoor Elixir or A*Men?
A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, Shahoor Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Shahoor Elixir and A*Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and caramel accords. Common notes include Caramel, Milk, Vanilla and Amber.
Is Shahoor Elixir or A*Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, Shahoor Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men is the stronger pick. A*Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shahoor Elixir and A*Men?
Shahoor Elixir has top notes of Lemon, Caramel and Rum, heart notes of Milk and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Benzoin. 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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