Question 1

What's the difference between Close to me and A*Men?

Accepted Answer

Close to me is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Gonzel (2021) dominated by Caramel 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: Caramel, Woody, Sweet, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Close to me or A*Men?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Close to me scores 4.32/5 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 Close to me and A*Men smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Caramel, Woody, Sweet, Amber, Lavender. 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, Close to me 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 Close to me vs A*Men?

Accepted Answer

Close to me scores highest for fall wear; A*Men scores highest for winter wear. Close to me leans daytime, A*Men leans evening.

Close to me vs A*Men

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (4)

Uniek voor Close to me (8)

Uniek voor A*Men (16)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — A*Men

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Close to me	A*Men
Merk	Gonzel	Mugler
Jaar	2021	1996
Beoordeling	4.32	4.02
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	masculine
Totaal noten	12	21