Is Perfume Parlour Roasted Beans a dupe of Mugler A*Men Pure Coffee?

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - A*Men Pure Coffee EDT

Don't let the name fool you - Pure Coffee is more of an A*Men 'light' than a straight-up coffee bomb. Fans of the original will appreciate the toned-down tar, but those chasing an authentic coffee fix might be left wanting. It's a divisive one, beloved for its smoothness and wearability by some, while others find it lacking in coffee and longevity.

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Our Verdict - Roasted Beans EDP

A budget take on Mugler A*Men Pure Coffee. The dark roasted-coffee opening over chocolatey patchouli, cedar and sweet caramel captures the original's coffee-in-a-forest character, though the dupe wears flatter and skin-closer - the rich depth and all-day longevity are softened.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

A*Men Pure Coffee EDT A Roasted Beans EDP B

Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

A*Men Pure Coffee EDT

Roasted Beans EDP

Notes

Top Notes

Coffee 69% Bergamot 31%

Heart Notes

Coffee 100%

Only in Roasted Beans

Coffee 69% Bergamot 31%

Only in A*Men Pure Coffee

Coffee 100%

Only in Roasted Beans

Patchouli 42% Cedar 31% Chocolate 28%

Shared Notes

Musk 25% vs 30%

Only in A*Men Pure Coffee

Cedar 25% Vetiver 25% Patchouli 25%

Only in Roasted Beans

Caramel 36% Tonka Bean 33%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

A*Men Pure Coffee Roasted Beans

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Intimate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

A*Men Pure Coffee

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for less formal office environments, as it won't overpower. The warm, inviting accords and sensual undertones are perfect for dates, while its relaxed nature also suits casual wear. It’s a bit too rich for formal events and definitely not for sport.

Roasted Beans

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Dark coffee, chocolatey patchouli and sweet caramel are firmly cold-weather, suiting autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Bold and cosy, it suits evenings and dates rather than the office or sport.

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.

Overall scent match

63%

Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Patchouli, Cedar, Musk

Key Differences

Adds vetiver, drops bergamot and caramel