Is Perfume Parlour Saintly A a dupe of Mugler A*Men?
A*Men EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1996 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Saintly A EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- A*Men
- Saintly A
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
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.
Saintly A chases the iconic Mugler A*Men, capturing the coffee-caramel-chocolate gourmand stack over musty patchouli, though it wears softer and shorter than the house-filling, near-eternal original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Lavender
17%
vs
29%
Coffee
16%
vs
38%
Patchouli
16%
vs
36%
Caramel
16%
vs
22%
Vanilla
15%
vs
20%
Bergamot
15%
vs
27%
Tonka Bean
14%
vs
22%
Musk
13%
vs
14%
Mint
18%
Fruity Notes
17%
Coriander
17%
Honey
16%
Green Notes
16%
Milk
15%
Benzoin
14%
Amber
13%
Sandalwood
13%
Cedar
13%
Jasmine
12%
Lily of the Valley
12%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The sweet coffee-chocolate-caramel gourmand is built for cold weather, thriving in autumn and winter and turning cloying in summer heat.
Occasions
Its cosy, sweet character suits dates, casual outings and relaxed evenings more than the office or formal events.
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.
Shares 8 of its 20 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Patchouli
Adds amber and benzoin, drops birch tar and chocolate
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$31.95 plus sales tax
FragranceShop.com - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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Best Value
$38.95 plus sales tax
FragranceShop.com - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $11.52/fl oz
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Saintly A EDP
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