A*Men Eau de Toilette vs Star Men Eau de Parfum

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View Liquid → Star Men EDP

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 - Star Men EDP

This is a seriously divisive scent. Some folks are absolutely obsessed with its unique, gourmand punch, whilst others can't stand it and reckon it smells like sour milk. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit.

Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

A*Men EDT

Star Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Lavender 17% vs 14%

Mint 17% vs 16%

Fruity 17% vs 18%

Coriander 16% vs 16%

Bergamot 15% vs 16%

Only in A*Men

Green 16%

Only in Star Men

Spicy 17%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 16% vs 20%

Caramel 16% vs 16%

Honey 15% vs 15%

Milk 15% vs 14%

Cedar 12% vs 11%

Jasmine 12% vs 11%

Only in A*Men

Lily Of The Valley 12%

Only in Star Men

Water Lily 11%

Shared Notes

Coffee 16% vs 17%

Vanilla 15% vs 15%

Tonka Bean 14% vs 13%

Benzoin 13% vs 12%

Amber 13% vs 13%

Sandalwood 13% vs 14%

Musk 13% vs 12%

Accords

A*Men Star Men

95%

Warm Spicy

100%

90%

Sweet

76%

70%

Woody

84%

Patchouli

84%

80%

Caramel

61%

Vanilla

69%

Coffee

65%

50%

Amber

61%

Balsamic

60%

Powdery

56%

40%

Aromatic

Warm Spicy shared

95%

100%

Sweet shared

90%

76%

Woody shared

70%

84%

Patchouli

84%

Caramel shared

80%

61%

Vanilla

69%

Coffee

65%

Amber shared

50%

61%

Balsamic

60%

Powdery

56%

Aromatic

40%

Performance

A*Men Star Men

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Potent

Intensity

Strong

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.

Star Men

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual

Its nuclear performance and bold gourmand character make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for dates or cooler evening events. Some reviewers find it too loud for casual settings, whilst the heavy sweetness disqualifies it from formal occasions.