Question 1

What's the difference between My Charm Special and A*Men?

Accepted Answer

My Charm Special is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dzintars (2019) dominated by Warm 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 6 accords: Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Sweet, Patchouli.

Question 2

Which is better, My Charm Special or A*Men?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, My Charm Special scores 4.31/5 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 My Charm Special and A*Men smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 6 accords, including Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Sweet, Patchouli, Coffee. 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, My Charm Special 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 My Charm Special vs A*Men?

Accepted Answer

My Charm Special scores highest for fall wear; A*Men scores highest for winter wear. My Charm Special leans daytime, A*Men leans evening.

My Charm Special vs A*Men

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to My Charm Special (7)

Unique to A*Men (15)

Shared Accords (6)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — A*Men

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Attribute	My Charm Special	A*Men
Brand	Dzintars	Mugler
Year	2019	1996
Rating	4.31	4.02
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	12	21