Question 1

What's the difference between Zippo Original and A*Men?

Accepted Answer

Zippo Original is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Zippo Fragrances (2010) dominated by Aromatic accords. A*Men is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Mugler (1996) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 5 accords: Woody, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Zippo Original or A*Men?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Zippo Original scores 3.89/5 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 Zippo Original and A*Men smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Sweet, 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, Zippo Original 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 Zippo Original vs A*Men?

Accepted Answer

Zippo Original scores highest for spring wear; A*Men scores highest for winter wear. Zippo Original leans daytime, A*Men leans evening.

Zippo Original vs A*Men

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to Zippo Original (8)

Unique to A*Men (14)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — A*Men

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Attribute	Zippo Original	A*Men
Brand	Zippo Fragrances	Mugler
Year	2010	1996
Rating	3.89	4.02
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	14	21