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B*Men Eau de Parfum bottle B*Men EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
M Gender U
2004 Year 2014
££ Price Tier £££££
H Aoud Parfum bottle H Aoud Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - B*Men EDP
A truly unique Mugler creation, B*Men is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a spicy, woody, licorice bomb that leaves no one indifferent. It's divisive, but for those who get it, it's a discontinued masterpiece that collectors are desperate to hunt down.
Acquired
Our Verdict - H Aoud Parfum
H Aoud is a divisive scent, though generally lauded for its quality and complexity. Some find it a regal masterpiece, a true gem for oud and patchouli lovers. Others, however, are put off by its pungent, heavy-handed take on the notes, making it a firm love-it-or-hate-it affair.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
B*Men EDP
H Aoud Parfum

Notes

Accords

B*Men H Aoud
100%
Soft Spicy
82%
Woody
100%
83%
Warm Spicy
51%
78%
Anis
54%
Earthy
68%
67%
Patchouli
52%
66%
Sweet
Aromatic
63%
Amber
61%
58%
Powdery
55%
Balsamic
54%
Vanilla
Rose
50%
Oud
48%
100%
Woody shared
82%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
83%
51%
78%
Earthy shared
54%
68%
Patchouli shared
67%
52%
66%
63%
61%
58%
55%
54%
50%
Oud
48%

Performance

B*Men H Aoud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

B*Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong personality and the polarizing licorice note in the opening, B*Men isn't ideal for a restrained office environment, though some find it versatile. It shines on dates and formal occasions, particularly in cooler weather, where its warm, unique character can make a statement. Casual wear is possible, especially in less structured settings, but it's certainly not a gym scent.

H Aoud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a heavy, projecting fragrance that some find too strong for daily wear. Its opulent and sophisticated nature, driven by rich oud and patchouli, makes it far more suited to formal events and special dates, particularly in colder weather.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, woody, patchouli

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

B*Men EDP
H Aoud Parfum
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