A Gloaming Night Eau de Parfum vs A*Men Sunessence Edition Orage d'Ete Eau de Toilette

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A Gloaming Night Eau de Parfum bottle A Gloaming Night EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender M
2021 Year 2010
££££ Price Tier ££££
A*Men Sunessence Edition Orage d'Ete Eau de Toilette bottle A*Men Sunessence Edition Orage d'Ete EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - A Gloaming Night EDP
An atmospheric, dusky woody-spicy perfume that wraps you in dry, elegant patchouli and vetiver, with a cinnamon glow. Brooding yet refined, it's standout for fall evenings and formal occasions.
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Our Verdict - A*Men Sunessence Edition Orage d'Ete EDT
This discontinued Mugler gem divides opinion, praised by fans for its lighter, fresher take on A*Men, while others find it too far removed or simply lacklustre. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair where the haters just don't get it, missing the clever summer spin.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
A Gloaming Night EDP
A*Men Sunessence Edition Orage d'Ete EDT

Notes

A Gloaming Night
A*Men Sunessence Edition Orage d'Ete

Top Notes

Top Notes

Only in A Gloaming Night
Cinnamon 100%
Only in A*Men Sunessence Edition Orage d'Ete
Spicy 100%
Only in A Gloaming Night
Vetiver 100%
Only in A*Men Sunessence Edition Orage d'Ete
Woody 50% Coffee 50%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 100% vs 100%

Accords

A Gloaming Night A*Men Sunessence Edition Orage d'Ete
100%
Woody
86%
80%
Warm Spicy
100%
85%
Earthy
50%
Patchouli
79%
Coffee
72%
50%
Balsamic
45%
40%
Aromatic
Woody shared
100%
86%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
100%
Earthy shared
85%
50%
79%
72%
Balsamic shared
50%
45%
40%

Performance

A Gloaming Night A*Men Sunessence Edition Orage d'Ete
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

A Gloaming Night

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The warm, spicy-woody and earthy profile anchored by patchouli and cinnamon makes this a perfect fit for cooler temperatures in fall and winter, while its dryness and refined aromatic edge allow it to transition nicely into early spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate projection and elegant woody-spicy composition make it ideal for formal settings, special evenings, and intimate occasions, but it is less appropriate for sports or highly casual, energetic settings.

A*Men Sunessence Edition Orage d'Ete

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate projection and emphasis on freshness make it suitable for casual wear and warmer temperatures without being intrusive. However, concerns about longevity mean it's not ideal for all-day formal events or intense sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, earthy, warm spicy

Key Differences

Adds coffee and spicy, drops cinnamon and vetiver

Where to buy

A Gloaming Night EDP
A*Men Sunessence Edition Orage d'Ete EDT
100.00ml
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