B*Men Eau de Parfum bottle B*Men
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2004 Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££
Patchouli Eau de Parfum bottle Patchouli

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - B*Men Eau de Parfum
A truly unique Mugler creation, B*Men is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a spicy, woody, licorice bomb that leaves no one indifferent. It's divisive, but for those who get it, it's a discontinued masterpiece that collectors are desperate to hunt down.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Patchouli Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper grown-up patchouli, woody and amber-rich without being too dark or earthy. It's a bit of a chameleon, with some finding it a dead ringer for Coromandel's sophisticated cousin, and others detecting a completely distinct cedar focus. Divisive on the exact composition, but generally well-regarded for quality and performance.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 7% 3%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 5% 0%
Sweet 29% 39%
Warm 25% 15%
Woody 20% 26%
Earthy 21% 20%
Animalic 12% 16%
Fresh 5% 4%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
B*Men EdP
Patchouli EdP

Notes

Accords

B*Men Eau de Parfum Patchouli Eau de Parfum
100%
Soft Spicy
82%
Woody
100%
67%
Patchouli
89%
83%
Warm Spicy
78%
Amber
81%
78%
Anis
66%
Sweet
58%
Powdery
58%
55%
Balsamic
57%
54%
Earthy
54%
54%
Vanilla
54%
Musky
48%
100%
Woody shared
82%
100%
Patchouli shared
67%
89%
Warm Spicy shared
83%
78%
81%
78%
66%
Powdery shared
58%
58%
Balsamic shared
55%
57%
Earthy shared
54%
54%
Vanilla shared
54%
54%
48%

Performance

B*Men Eau de Parfum Patchouli Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

B*Men Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong personality and the polarizing licorice note in the opening, B*Men isn't ideal for a restrained office environment, though some find it versatile. It shines on dates and formal occasions, particularly in cooler weather, where its warm, unique character can make a statement. Casual wear is possible, especially in less structured settings, but it's certainly not a gym scent.

Patchouli Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong longevity and above-average projection, this isn't a subdued office scent. It shines brightest for dates and formal events, where its rich, warm character makes a statement, though its bold, confident nature can also work for casual outings when you want to stand out.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
85%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Patchouli, Warm Spicy accords and Patchouli, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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B*Men Eau de Parfum
Patchouli Eau de Parfum
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