A*Men EDT

Mugler by Jacques Huclier Original
88%

A*Men EDP

Divain   Dupe
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EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1996 Year -
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - A*Men EDT
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 - 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
A*Men EDT
A*Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 17% vs 25%
Mint 17% vs 25%
Coriander 16% vs 25%
Bergamot 15% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 16% vs 26%
Caramel 16% vs 17%
Honey 15% vs 17%
Milk 15% vs 10%
Cedar 12% vs 17%
Jasmine 12% vs 10%
Shared Notes
Coffee 16% vs 28%
Vanilla 15% vs 42%
Amber 13% vs 28%

Accords

A*Men A*Men
90%
Sweet
70%
Gourmand
85%
80%
Caramel
70%
Woody
60%
50%
Amber
50%
40%
Aromatic
45%
Sweet shared
90%
70%
85%
80%
Woody shared
70%
60%
Amber shared
50%
50%
Aromatic shared
40%
45%

Performance

A*Men A*Men
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Potent
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

A*Men

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.

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
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

A*Men EDT
A*Men EDP
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