MUGLER
A*MEN / ANGEL MEN

1996

PERFUMER
Jacques Huclier

Lavender
Mint
Fruity Notes
Spicy Notes
Coriander
Green Notes
Bergamot

Caramel
Patchouli
Honey
Milk
Cedarwood
Jasmine
Lily-of-the-Valley

Coffee
Patchouli
Vanilla
Tonka Bean
Benzoin
Amber
Sandalwood
Musk

A*Men is a familiar scent, although I’d never tried it myself before writing my initial review. The DNA must have been copied often and it’s been a popular scent for decades now. And for good reason, although it won’t be in my collection and it’s not really a fragrance that I get comfortable with.

To my nose, the sweetness is too much. It’s mainly a chocolate scent, but not a powdery, lifelike chocolate, rather a syrupy dark chocolate sauce. A bergamot and mint brings some welcome, but quite unexpected contrast to the sweetness.

I went a bit light on my first wear, which I preferred smell wise, but it fades too quickly. For the second time I sprayed some extra, resulting in a harsh sweet opening, almost going into liquorice territory. I wish the coffee note was stronger, but I know Mugler has better options in their line-up for that purpose.

A*Men is not something I’d wear myself, but it’s an appealing fragrance.