Question 1

What's the difference between Patchouli Creme and A*Men?

Accepted Answer

Patchouli Creme is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Esscentual Alchemy (undated) dominated by Floral accords. A*Men is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Mugler (1996) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 2 accords: Sweet, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Patchouli Creme or A*Men?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Patchouli Creme scores 5.00/5 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 Patchouli Creme and A*Men smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Patchouli Creme 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 Patchouli Creme vs A*Men?

Accepted Answer

Patchouli Creme scores highest for all seasons wear; A*Men scores highest for winter wear. Patchouli Creme leans daytime, A*Men leans evening.

Patchouli Creme vs A*Men

Comparison Summary

Unique to A*Men (20)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Patchouli Creme	A*Men
Brand	Esscentual Alchemy	Mugler
Year	—	1996
Rating	5.00	4.02
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	masculine
Total Notes	0	21