Question 1

What's the difference between New Orleans and A*Men?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bond No 9 (2009) 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, Warm Spicy, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, New Orleans or A*Men?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, New Orleans scores 4.50/5 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 New Orleans and A*Men smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Vanilla, Lily Of The Valley. 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, New Orleans 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 New Orleans vs A*Men?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans scores highest for winter wear; A*Men scores highest for winter wear. New Orleans leans daytime, A*Men leans evening.

New Orleans vs A*Men

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to New Orleans (6)

Unique to A*Men (14)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	New Orleans	A*Men
Brand	Bond No 9	Mugler
Year	2009	1996
Rating	4.50	4.02
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	12	21