Question 1

What's the difference between mat; very male and A*Men?

Accepted Answer

mat; very male is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Masaki Matsushima (2004) dominated by Soft Spicy 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, Sweet, Patchouli.

Question 2

Which is better, mat; very male or A*Men?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, mat; very male scores 4.36/5 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 mat; very male and A*Men smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Sweet, Patchouli, Bergamot, Patchouli. 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, mat; very male 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 mat; very male vs A*Men?

Accepted Answer

mat; very male scores highest for fall wear; A*Men scores highest for winter wear. mat; very male leans evening, A*Men leans evening.

mat; very male vs A*Men

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to mat; very male (6)

Unique to A*Men (17)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — A*Men

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Attribute	mat; very male	A*Men
Brand	Masaki Matsushima	Mugler
Year	2004	1996
Rating	4.36	4.02
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	9	21