A*Men
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 1996 | Year | 2006 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Secretions Magnifiques
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
This is a truly divisive perfume, infamously designed to provoke. You'll either find it a groundbreaking masterpiece of scent or an utterly unwearable assault on the senses. It’s the ultimate conversation starter, but probably not for the faint of heart, or stomach.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 0% |
| Floral | 11% | 9% |
| Fruity | 5% | 8% |
| Green | 11% | 5% |
| Sweet | 30% | 26% |
| Warm | 13% | 7% |
| Woody | 11% | 12% |
| Earthy | 10% | 11% |
| Animalic | 6% | 6% |
| Fresh | 17% | 21% |
Mood
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Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its notoriety and challenging profile, this is absolutely not an office-safe fragrance; it's far too polarising. Its unusual, intimate, and often described 'bodily' notes make it a risky choice for dates, formal events, or even casual wear, unless you're intentionally aiming for shock value. Its strong projection and controversial nature restrict its wearability to very specific, perhaps artistic or experimental, private situations.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Sweet, Woody accords and Milk, Sandalwood notes
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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