A*Men Eau de Toilette vs Istanbul Eau de Parfum

A*Men

Edt	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
1996	Year	2017
££	Price Tier	££

Istanbul

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - A*Men Eau de Toilette

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.

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Our Verdict - Istanbul Eau de Parfum

A truly gorgeous, comforting amber that's not afraid of a bit of spice and a fresh aromatic kick. It's divisive only because some say its performance is poor, but the scent itself is a hug in a bottle.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	9%
Floral	11%	10%
Fruity	5%	0%
Green	11%	13%
Sweet	30%	24%
Warm	13%	25%
Woody	11%	12%
Earthy	10%	12%
Animalic	6%	6%
Fresh	17%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

A*Men EdT

Istanbul EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 15% vs 27%

Only in A*Men Eau de Toilette

Mint 18% Lavender 18% Fruity 17% Coriander 17% Green 16%

Only in Istanbul Eau de Parfum

Cardamom 42% Thyme 31%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 16% vs 24%

Only in A*Men Eau de Toilette

Caramel 16% Honey 16% Milk 15% Cedar 13% Jasmine 12% Lily Of The Valley 12%

Only in Istanbul Eau de Parfum

Opoponax 31% Lavender 25% Geranium 20%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 15% vs 21%

Tonka Bean 14% vs 19%

Sandalwood 13% vs 17%

Amber 13% vs 25%

Musk 13% vs 15%

Only in A*Men Eau de Toilette

Coffee 16% Benzoin 14%

Accords

A*Men Eau de Toilette Istanbul Eau de Parfum

50%

Amber

100%

95%

Warm Spicy

74%

90%

Sweet

60%

80%

Caramel

40%

Aromatic

74%

Vanilla

72%

70%

Woody

64%

Balsamic

61%

Powdery

58%

Fresh Spicy

51%

Patchouli

47%

Amber shared

50%

100%

Warm Spicy shared

95%

74%

Sweet shared

90%

60%

Caramel

80%

Aromatic shared

40%

74%

Vanilla

72%

Woody shared

70%

64%

Balsamic

61%

Powdery

58%

Fresh Spicy

51%

Patchouli

47%

Performance

A*Men Eau de Toilette Istanbul Eau de Parfum

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Potent

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

A*Men Eau de Toilette

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.

Istanbul Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its warm, subtle amber profile makes it adaptable for many settings, though it's too rich for sport. Many users find it perfect for office wear due to its moderate sillage and comforting nature, while its intimate warmth suits dates perfectly.