Tonic Malt Eau de Parfum vs A*Men Kryptomint Eau de Toilette

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Tonic Malt Eau de Parfum bottle Tonic Malt EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
M Gender M
2025 Year 2017
£ Price Tier ££
A*Men Kryptomint Eau de Toilette bottle A*Men Kryptomint EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tonic Malt EDP
Another clone, apparently. If you're after something that treads familiar aromatic territory without busting the bank, this might just scratch that itch. But don't expect originality; the community's already sick of 'em.
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Our Verdict - A*Men Kryptomint EDT
Divisive yet adored, Kryptomint is a quirky mint-chocolate beast that you'll either love or loathe. Some call it a masterpiece unique in its space, others a sickly sweet disappointment. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if it clicks, it truly clicks.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tonic Malt EDP
A*Men Kryptomint EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 40% vs 66%
Only in A*Men Kryptomint
Sage 33%

Accords

Tonic Malt A*Men Kryptomint
100%
Aromatic
100%
65%
Warm Spicy
89%
48%
Green
87%
58%
Fresh Spicy
73%
Patchouli
73%
49%
Vanilla
70%
45%
Sweet
60%
Chocolate
58%
58%
Amber
Woody
56%
Balsamic
49%
48%
Lavender
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
89%
Green shared
48%
87%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
73%
73%
Vanilla shared
49%
70%
Sweet shared
45%
60%
58%
58%
56%
49%
48%

Performance

Tonic Malt A*Men Kryptomint
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Tonic Malt

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Brand and retailer listings place this in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

The aromatic and warm spicy accords make this versatile enough for many settings, though perhaps a bit too cosy for very formal events. Its balance of fresh and gourmand elements gives it broad appeal, especially for date nights or casual outings.

A*Men Kryptomint

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

While its initial minty freshness might suggest versatility, the prominent gourmand accords and the potential for strong projection (though sometimes inconsistent) make it less ideal for formal or office settings. It shines in casual and date scenarios where its unique, playful character can be appreciated.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
63%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, warm spicy, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Adds coffee and dark chocolate, drops benzoin and cacao pod

Where to buy

Tonic Malt EDP
A*Men Kryptomint EDT
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