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Star Men

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Fragrance World Star Men is an Eau de Parfum. Star Men opens with Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes, Bergamot, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Milk, Water Lily, Cedar, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Fragrance World's Star Men carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a seriously divisive scent. Some folks are absolutely obsessed with its unique, gourmand punch, whilst others can't stand it and reckon it smells like sour milk. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Sweet
  • Gourmand
  • Masculine
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Star Men Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
A*Men by Mugler
91%
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A*Men the original Star Men inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its nuclear performance and bold gourmand character make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for dates or cooler evening events. Some reviewers find it too loud for casual settings, whilst the heavy sweetness disqualifies it from formal occasions.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Star Men opens with a fresh, spicy hit of mint and bergamot, quickly joined by fruity and herbaceous lavender. The heart deepens with sweet caramel and honey, a touch of creamy milk, and the rich earthiness of patchouli and cedar. The dry down is a full-bodied embrace of coffee, vanilla, and amber, all grounded by warm sandalwood and musk. It's a complex, sweet, and woody gourmand experience.

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