85%
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A*Men Eau de Toilette bottle A*Men
Edt Concentration Edp
M Gender U
1996 Year 1994
££ Price Tier £
Animale Eau de Parfum bottle Animale

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - A*Men Eau de Toilette
The original king of men's gourmand - a nuclear, caramel-laced juggernaut that wraps you in roasted coffee, patchouli, and sticky sweetness. Unapologetically bold, divisive, and unforgettable.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Animale Eau de Parfum
A legendary cheapie that punches well above its weight, Animale Animale is a divisive gourmand. Some reckon it's a dated mess; others hail it as a groundbreaking, sexy honey-tobacco dream. Approach with an open mind, particularly for the colder months.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 9%
Floral 11% 21%
Fruity 5% 8%
Green 11% 9%
Sweet 30% 29%
Warm 13% 13%
Woody 11% 11%
Earthy 10% 9%
Animalic 6% 8%
Fresh 17% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
A*Men EdT
Animale EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Honey 15% vs 31%
Jasmine 12% vs 16%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 15% vs 17%
Sandalwood 13% vs 12%
Amber 13% vs 14%
Musk 13% vs 12%
Only in A*Men Eau de Toilette
Coffee 16% Tonka Bean 14% Benzoin 14%
Only in Animale Eau de Parfum
Tobacco 17% Patchouli 16% Cedar 11%

Accords

A*Men Eau de Toilette Animale Eau de Parfum
90%
Sweet
100%
80%
Caramel
Honey
71%
70%
Woody
62%
Vanilla
60%
Fruity
60%
Tobacco
56%
Powdery
55%
Patchouli
52%
50%
Amber
47%
Floral
49%
40%
Aromatic
Sweet shared
90%
100%
80%
71%
Woody shared
70%
62%
60%
60%
56%
55%
52%
Amber shared
50%
47%
49%
40%

Performance

A*Men Eau de Toilette Animale Eau de Parfum
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Potent
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

A*Men Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A*Men's thick, sweet, and spicy-gourmand character is ideal for cold weather, thriving in fall and winter. The heavy caramel, coffee, and patchouli notes can easily overwhelm in heat, so it's best avoided in summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

A*Men is too bold and enveloping for typical office or sporty wear, but its confident projection works for nights out, formal events, and romantic occasions, especially in the cold.

Animale Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and intense sweetness make it less suitable for office or sport. The rich, warm character and strong longevity are ideal for intimate date nights or casual cold-weather outings where its unique profile can shine without overwhelming.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
92%
Accord
44%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Woody, Amber accords and Lavender, Lily Of The Valley notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

A*Men Eau de Toilette
Animale Eau de Parfum
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