Question 1

What's the difference between Elegant Black and A*Men?

Accepted Answer

Elegant Black is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Johan B (undated) dominated by Woody accords. A*Men is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Mugler (1996) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Vanilla, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Elegant Black or A*Men?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Elegant Black scores 4.10/5 vs A*Men at 4.02/5. A*Men's standout strength: Original A*Men formulation has strong silage and longevity. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Elegant Black and A*Men smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Vanilla, Sweet, Cedar, Honey. 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.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Elegant Black or A*Men?

Accepted Answer

A*Men: Original A*Men formulation has strong silage and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Elegant Black vs A*Men?

Accepted Answer

Elegant Black scores highest for fall wear; A*Men scores highest for winter wear. Elegant Black leans daytime, A*Men leans evening.

Elegant Black vs A*Men

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Elegant Black (5)

Unique to A*Men (17)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — A*Men

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Attribute	Elegant Black	A*Men
Brand	Johan B	Mugler
Year	—	1996
Rating	4.10	4.02
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	8	21