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New Haarlem Eau de Parfum bottle New Haarlem EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2003 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
A*Men Eau de Parfum bottle A*Men EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - New Haarlem EDP
Divisive, love-it-or-hate-it. This 'sexy pancakes' scent has a cult following who adore its edible warmth and beast mode performance, but it's not for everyone. Some find the maple syrup note overwhelming and artificial, leaning into cloying territory.
Acquired
Our Verdict - A*Men EDP
Divain's dupe hits the mint-lavender-patchouli-vanilla arc that made Mugler's A*Men famous, but the gourmand base leans sweeter and simpler than the original's dense, almost rubbery patchouli-caramel signature, softening the fragrance's edge.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
New Haarlem EDP
A*Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 44% vs 25%
Bergamot 28% vs 25%
Only in New Haarlem
Green 27%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 29% vs 42%
Amber 23% vs 28%
Only in A*Men
Coffee 29%

Accords

New Haarlem A*Men
100%
Coffee
90%
Vanilla
Gourmand
85%
75%
Lavender
51%
Sweet
70%
64%
Woody
60%
64%
Amber
50%
60%
Aromatic
45%
54%
Patchouli
51%
Powdery
100%
90%
85%
75%
Sweet shared
51%
70%
Woody shared
64%
60%
Amber shared
64%
50%
Aromatic shared
60%
45%
54%
51%

Performance

New Haarlem A*Men
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

New Haarlem

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and syrupy sweetness make it a poor fit for the office, potentially cloying to others. However, the comforting gourmand profile and long-lasting nature are perfect for casual outings or intimate date nights, especially in cooler weather.

A*Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A dense gourmand-patchouli-vanilla composition performs best in cold weather where its warmth and sweetness can shine.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Bold, sweet and unconventional - built for evening events and formal winter occasions, not daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

New Haarlem EDP
A*Men EDP
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