Dupe Pair
90%
Very Similar
A*Men Eau de Toilette bottle A*Men
Edt Concentration Edp
M Gender M
1996 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Booming For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Booming For Men

ScentArt

B
Booming For Men
Full Screen Compare

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 - Booming For Men
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 2%
Floral 11% 6%
Fruity 5% 7%
Green 11% 9%
Sweet 30% 35%
Warm 13% 16%
Woody 11% 5%
Earthy 10% 15%
Animalic 6% 2%
Fresh 17% 17%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 17% vs 26%
Lavender 17% vs 29%
Fruity 17% vs 23%
Coriander 16% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Caramel 16% vs 29%
Patchouli 16% vs 26%
Honey 15% vs 23%
Milk 15% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Coffee 16% vs 29%
Vanilla 15% vs 26%
Tonka Bean 14% vs 23%
Benzoin 13% vs 20%

Accords

A*Men Booming For Men
95%
Warm Spicy
85%
90%
Sweet
85%
80%
Caramel
81%
Vanilla
73%
70%
Woody
50%
Amber
40%
Aromatic
Warm Spicy shared
95%
85%
Sweet shared
90%
85%
Caramel shared
80%
81%
73%
70%
50%
40%

Performance

A*Men Booming For Men
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Potent
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Booming For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the sweet signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
90%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, Caramel accords and Lavender, Mint notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

A*Men
Booming For Men
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS