Background vs A*Men

Порівняння Background від Jil Sander та A*Men від Mugler пліч-о-пліч

Jil Sander

1993masculine

4.52(181)

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Mugler

1996masculine

4.02(10,706)

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ВанільнийБурштиновийТеплий прянийСолодкийДеревний

Властивість	Background	A*Men
Бренд	Jil Sander	Mugler
Рік	1993	1996
Оцінка	4.52	4.02
Концентрація	—	—
Стать	masculine	masculine
Усього нот	19	21

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What's the difference between Background and A*Men?+

Background is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Jil Sander (1993) dominated by Anis 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: Vanilla, Amber, Warm Spicy, Sweet.

Which is better, Background or A*Men?+

By community rating, Background scores 4.52/5 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.

Do Background and A*Men smell similar?+

They share 11 notes and 5 accords, including Vanilla, Amber, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Woody. 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.

Which lasts longer, Background or A*Men?+

A*Men: Original A*Men formulation has strong silage and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Which season suits Background vs A*Men?+

Background scores highest for fall wear; A*Men scores highest for winter wear. Background leans evening, A*Men leans evening.

Пульс настроїв спільноти — A*Men

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47 думок · Джерело: спільнота r/fragrance

6.5

/10

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. Community consensus indicates the line excels for evening wear in cooler seasons but struggles with versatility and summer compatibility, with notable quality decline in newer releases compared to vintage versions.

Позитивний

Original A*Men formulation has strong silage and longevity
Pure Havane is versatile and receives consistent praise for complexity
Kryptomint offers unique mint-chocolate character reminiscent of Andes Mints
Brand responsive to customer inquiries and sample requests

Негативний

Recent flankers (Stellar, Ultimate) perceived as weak, generic, and underwhelming compared to original
Pure Malt is overhyped, too linear, and lacks versatility for daily wear
Overall A*Men line DNA not suitable for warm weather or daytime wear
Quality concerns with newer releases compared to vintage formulations

Background vs A*Men

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Унікальні для A*Men (9)

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