A*Men Eau de Toilette bottle A*Men
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1996 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Star Men Eau de Parfum bottle Star Men

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - A*Men
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
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

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 6%
Floral 11% 11%
Fruity 5% 6%
Green 11% 7%
Sweet 30% 28%
Warm 13% 17%
Woody 11% 13%
Earthy 10% 12%
Animalic 6% 6%
Fresh 17% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
A*Men EdT
Star Men EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 17% vs 16%
Lavender 17% vs 14%
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
Caramel 16% vs 16%
Patchouli 16% vs 20%
Honey 15% vs 15%
Milk 15% vs 14%
Cedar 12% vs 11%
Jasmine 12% vs 11%
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%
Sandalwood 13% vs 14%
Amber 13% vs 13%
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%
84%
Caramel shared
80%
61%
69%
65%
Amber shared
50%
61%
60%
56%
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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
96%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
97%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, Caramel accords and Benzoin, Coffee notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

A*Men
Star Men
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