A*Men EDT

Mugler by Jacques Huclier Original
82%

Booming For Men EDP

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A*Men Eau de Toilette bottle A*Men EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1996 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - A*Men EDT
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 - Booming For Men EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
A*Men EDT
Booming For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 17% vs 19%
Mint 17% vs 26%
Fruity 17% vs 26%
Coriander 16% vs 26%
Only in A*Men
Green 16% Bergamot 16%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 16% vs 11%
Caramel 16% vs 29%
Honey 15% vs 29%
Milk 15% vs 29%
Only in A*Men
Cedar 13% Jasmine 12% Lily Of The Valley 12%
Shared Notes
Coffee 16% vs 35%
Vanilla 15% vs 11%
Tonka Bean 14% vs 22%
Benzoin 13% vs 30%
Only in A*Men
Amber 13% Sandalwood 13% Musk 13%

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%
Vanilla
73%
Woody
70%
Amber
50%
Aromatic
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

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

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, sweet, caramel

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

A*Men EDT
Booming For Men EDP
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100ml
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