What's the difference between Carlos Santana for Men and A*Men?+
Carlos Santana for Men is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Carlos Santana (2005) 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, Vanilla, Amber.
Which is better, Carlos Santana for Men or A*Men?+
By community rating, Carlos Santana for Men scores 4.26/5 vs A*Men at 4.02/5. On r/fragrance, Carlos Santana for Men sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while A*Men is 6.5/10 (mixed). Carlos Santana for Men's standout strength: Decent performance and longevity for a celebrity fragrance. 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 Carlos Santana for Men and A*Men smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Carlos Santana for Men: The r/fragrance community views Carlos Santana for Men as a decent celebrity fragrance with acceptable performance, but notes it lacks the complexity and lasting power needed for serious daily wear. 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, Carlos Santana for Men or A*Men?+
Carlos Santana for Men: Decent performance and longevity for a celebrity fragrance A*Men: Original A*Men formulation has strong silage and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Carlos Santana for Men vs A*Men?+
Carlos Santana for Men scores highest for fall wear; A*Men scores highest for winter wear. Carlos Santana for Men leans daytime, A*Men leans evening.
