Question 1

What's the difference between A*Men and Le Male?

Accepted Answer

A*Men is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Mugler (1996) dominated by Warm Spicy accords. Le Male is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Jean Paul Gaultier (1995) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share 3 accords: Warm Spicy, Sweet, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, A*Men or Le Male?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, A*Men scores 4.02/5 vs Le Male at 4.01/5. On r/fragrance, A*Men sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Le Male is 5.8/10 (mixed). A*Men's standout strength: Original A*Men formulation has strong silage and longevity. Le Male's standout strength: Sweet, warm, and addictive scent profile that appeals to many. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do A*Men and Le Male smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 8 notes and 3 accords, including Warm Spicy, Sweet, Vanilla, Lavender, Mint. 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. Le Male: Le Male Le Parfum is a divisive fragrance with a devoted fanbase who love its sweet, warm character and strong projection, but significant detractors who find it overly sugary, generic, and lacking in sophistication.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, A*Men or Le Male?

Accepted Answer

A*Men: Original A*Men formulation has strong silage and longevity Le Male: Excellent projection and sillage performance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits A*Men vs Le Male?

Accepted Answer

A*Men scores highest for winter wear; Le Male scores highest for winter wear. A*Men leans evening, Le Male leans evening.

A*Men vs Le Male

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (8)

Unique to A*Men (12)

Unique to Le Male (5)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Le Male

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Attribute	A*Men	Le Male
Brand	Mugler	Jean Paul Gaultier
Year	1996	1995
Rating	4.02	4.01
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	21	13