Question 1

What's the difference between A*Men and A*Men Pure Havane?

Accepted Answer

A*Men is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Mugler (1996) dominated by Warm Spicy accords. A*Men Pure Havane is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Mugler (2011) leaning on Sweet accords. They share 5 accords: Warm Spicy, Sweet, Vanilla, Patchouli.

Question 2

Which is better, A*Men or A*Men Pure Havane?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, A*Men scores 4.02/5 vs A*Men Pure Havane at 4.46/5. On r/fragrance, A*Men sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while A*Men Pure Havane is 7.2/10 (mixed). A*Men's standout strength: Original A*Men formulation has strong silage and longevity. A*Men Pure Havane's standout strength: Complex and rich scent profile with interesting drydown. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do A*Men and A*Men Pure Havane smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 5 accords, including Warm Spicy, Sweet, Vanilla, Patchouli, Amber. A*Men: The A*Men line generates divided opinions, with the original formulation and Pure Havane flanker highly regarded, while recent releases like Stellar and Ultimate disappoint long-time fans. A*Men Pure Havane: The r/fragrance community sees Pure Havane as a more versatile and wearable alternative to the overhyped Pure Malt, with a pleasant drydown and good compliment-generating potential.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, A*Men or A*Men Pure Havane?

Accepted Answer

A*Men: Original A*Men formulation has strong silage and longevity A*Men Pure Havane: Suspected reformulation has reduced longevity and performance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits A*Men vs A*Men Pure Havane?

Accepted Answer

A*Men scores highest for winter wear; A*Men Pure Havane scores highest for winter wear. A*Men leans evening, A*Men Pure Havane leans evening.

AMen vs AMen Pure Havane

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to A*Men (16)

Unique to A*Men Pure Havane (4)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

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Community Sentiment Pulse — A*Men Pure Havane

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Attribute	A*Men	A*Men Pure Havane
Brand	Mugler	Mugler
Year	1996	2011
Rating	4.02	4.46
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	21	8