Is Fragrance World Star Men a dupe of Mugler A*Men?
A*Men EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1996 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Star Men EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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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 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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 18 of its 20 notes, including Sandalwood, Amber, Musk
Adds spicy notes and water lily, drops green notes and lily of the valley
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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