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A*Men Eau de Toilette bottle A*Men EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
M Gender M
1996 Year 1999
££ Price Tier ££
Man Eau de Toilette bottle Man EDT

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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 - Man EDT
This 90s gourmand classic is a surprisingly divisive choice, with many praising its unique coffee and vanilla blend, while others bemoan its frustratingly poor performance and sometimes synthetic feel. It's a cheap thrill, if you can get past the quirks.
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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
Man EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 15% vs 33%
Amber 13% vs 23%
Sandalwood 13% vs 21%

Accords

A*Men Man
Coffee
100%
Vanilla
92%
90%
Sweet
80%
80%
Caramel
Lavender
73%
70%
Woody
72%
Powdery
65%
Fruity
61%
40%
Aromatic
54%
50%
Amber
52%
Lactonic
51%
100%
92%
Sweet shared
90%
80%
80%
73%
Woody shared
70%
72%
65%
61%
Aromatic shared
40%
54%
Amber shared
50%
52%
51%

Performance

A*Men Man
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.

Man

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and smooth, warm gourmand profile make it suitable for casual wear and intimate settings like dates. However, its perceived poor longevity means it might be less ideal for formal events where a lasting impression is desired, and it's definitely not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

A*Men EDT
Man EDT
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