Question 1

What's the difference between Selection and A*Men?

Accepted Answer

Selection is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Jacques Battini (2018) 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 4 accords: Warm Spicy, Woody, Patchouli, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, Selection or A*Men?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Selection scores 4.26/5 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 Selection and A*Men smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 4 accords, including Warm Spicy, Woody, Patchouli, Vanilla, Bergamot. 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, Selection 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 Selection vs A*Men?

Accepted Answer

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

Selection vs A*Men

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to Selection (6)

Unique to A*Men (14)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — A*Men

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Attribute	Selection	A*Men
Brand	Jacques Battini	Mugler
Year	2018	1996
Rating	4.26	4.02
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	12	21