Is Perfume Parlour Booming For Men a dupe of Mugler A*Men?
A*Men EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1996 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Booming For Men EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Thierry Mugler A*Men Loud. It leans on Lavender, Mint, Fruity Notes to evoke the original's signature character at a budget-friendly price - a practical pick for fans who want the vibe without the designer outlay.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the sweet signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Fruity Notes, Milk, Tonka Bean
Without amber and bergamot
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
A*Men EDT
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Booming For Men EDP
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