A*Men Sunessence Edition Orage d'Ete

When I purchased this I'd found it on sale for about $30.00 USD for a boxed 100ml bottle and I LOVED IT! Fresh, aquatic/ozonic... spicey... everything one would want in an ideal warm/hot weather fragrance absolutely unisex. I see that my bottle now commands over $100.00 USD on ebay, but I'm not surprised because it is truly lovely. So, why is this now "I had it" vs. "I have it" in my profile? Not because I don't still love it but because I decided it might smell even lovelier on a guy's skin so I gifted it to a male friend who'd recently done me a HUGE handyman favor. I know he'll smell marvelous whenever he wears it. A very appropriate "Thank you" gift.

Its suprising how long one can take to like a frag .. i have had this since a year and never bothered to use it after the initial try. Gave it a full wearing today and i must say this is some good juice !!! Opens wit a citrusy light orange feel and dries down to a light A*men choco patch vibe. Gets lottsa points frm me for being different... its not like any other summer frag oh .. lovely bottle too :)

Launched as a limited summer edition in 2010, A*Men Sunessence Edition Orage d’Été is a bold and surprising interpretation of the classic A*Men DNA, now lighter, more effervescent and ready to shine in the sun. In this special version of the Sunessence collection, Mugler maintains the identity of the line, but with an eye towards the freshness and vibrant energy that hot days demand. Olfactory Impressions Right at the start, the fragrance impresses with a green, fresh and slightly bitter green coffee accord, which replaces the roasted and dense side of the classic coffee present in other A*Men versions. This green coffee is more herbal, energizing and less gourmand, creating an effervescent sensation, like an aromatic tonic. The fruity citrus notes that accompany it give the composition brightness, evoking the sun's heat, but without being sweet or invasive. The heart seems to be filled with a spicy, slightly metallic, watery breeze, which gives it a modern and clean feel, contrasting with the warm, earthy base of patchouli and dry woods. Despite being a summer fragrance, Orage d’Été is not simply light; it maintains Mugler’s style: personality and presence, but now with more transparency and luminosity. Performance Long-lasting: About 6 to 7 hours on the skin. Projection: Moderate in the first 90 minutes, then it becomes more subtle and refined. Sillage (trail): Medium, suitable for warm climates, present but not invasive. Use Occasions A*Men Sunessence Orage d’Été is ideal for warm spring and summer days, being versatile enough for daytime use, informal meetings, more relaxed work environments and even outdoor events. It is perfect for those who want the complexity and sophistication typical of Mugler, but with a more breathable and invigorating structure. It works especially well for those who like fragrances that are out of the ordinary in the summer, without resorting to the obvious “aquatic citrus”. Final Score: 9.0/10 A*Men Sunessence Orage d’Été is a rare gem in the Mugler collection: it brings freshness without banality, elegance without pretension and originality without exaggeration. It is an excellent alternative for fans of the original A*Men who want something lighter for hot days, without giving up the brand’s striking olfactory identity. It is a shame that it is a discontinued edition, because its proposal still sounds innovative today, a summer perfume with soul, energy and signature.

This great flanker came in my mail few days ago after a blind buy based only on reviews found here and recommendations from other users. Taking into account the fact that I don't like A*Men I can say that I really love this limited edition, as it has very little in common with original. A sharp & tonic opening, perceived as little fruity & sweet, very appropiate for these spring sunny days, followed by a spicy patchouli, smooth coffee & some woods combination, very very good indeed. As a limited edition I couldn't be more happy that I didn't miss it (like I did with others wanted limited flankers) and I can throughly recommend it to those who think original A*Men is too much for them. Longevity is not an issue by itself...personally there are many times I don't want a fragrance to stay with me all day and get tired of it, so i would say about 4-5 hrs, with a noticeable presence in the first two. A truly nice surprising offering from Mugler house. My rank 8.8/10. ☣☣☣☣

Opens with a light, fresh scent. I can smell what perceives to be the original A* Men in the first opening note. I think those are the base notes coming through. They are gone pretty quickly. The original note is like a mix of the mandarin and cacao. The cacao is pretty strong, but it almost gives off a spicy scent. It’s like pepper to me, actually. The initial top notes didn’t seem to mix well together for me, but after I wore this a couple of times, I really began to like them, as well. The middle notes on the page say “Green Coffee” and “Woody Notes”, but to be honest, I smell a very faint vanilla and pepper. The top notes on the page pyramid say “Spicy Notes” and I think this is it, but this isn’t just in the top notes, it’s at the heart of the fragrance. The longevity of this upsets me a bit, but it does last a few hours. It just wears light ont he skin. All in all, I like Sunessence pretty well.

My girlfried, who loves that A*men is my signature scent, said that this doesn't smell anything like A*men at all. I think I have to agree. Someone else said that it smells of B*men and I think that may be the best descriptor as it is somewhat spicy. This doesn't seem to have any relationship to the original A*men that I detect. Having said that, I like it. Its light, summery, somewhat patchouli-ish, fresh and green in a Muglier sort of way. I do not know what green coffee smells like but I don't think this smells anything like Angel Coffee. I think its fair to say that there is a distinct wood note. I am going to enjoy this but its not because it WOWs me or has any relationship to my signature scent. And, I don't detect any orange at all. Its just as different or unique as A*men but in a fresh sort of way.

A lighter and more versatile version of the original A*Men. A good fragrance just like the original, to which it has as an unmistakable resemblance although not quite as cloyingly sweet. However, I found that although it performs strongly at the beginning with decent sillage, longevity is poor at best (3 to 4 hours max) before it completely disappears from my skin. In the interests of economy, I think I would prefer to get the same smell and effect by lightly spraying the original A*Men.

It's been more than I year since I wore this one, and is probably because is very similar to Pure energy and Ice man, the only thing is that this one is a bit lighter and less longevity, I like that you can spray it generously and it wont be overwhelming at all, and it got noticed and complemented right on when I got to work today. I think now is getting harder to find, but you can always get Pure energy, which is still around and affordable.

im inlove with a*men but since Riyadh weather summer is coming up and we're heating up here...it would be off-putting to wear it under 50 deg hahahha..well, i hope this helps me pull off the hot weather season.. follow-up: opening was the best part imho, boozy, fresh and sweet..i less appreciate the dry down as it smells like a dry mint leaves or could be a dry floral..im not sure..

These comments here made me think that this fragrance was horrible. But when I tried, I could not believe how amazing it's! Different from those common smells of daytime-fragrance. It's comfortable and engaging. I have nothing to complain, quite the contrary. I like this scent !!

This a mix of b man and pure coffee

Close to the original, patchouli, so the perfume is not suitable for summer

I'm sorry but this fragrance is not good at all. Normally I'm very easy and not hard with the fragrance I buy, but this one is just not good on me, not good on him and not good at all. I was very exited when I laid hands on it, cuz the reputation of the house but to be very very honest this is NOT GOOD AT ALL!!! I'm Very disappointed. Not to be rude cuz I know there are people who really love this juice, but the first time a smell it, the first thing that came to my mind was: "Damn!! This stuff smells like detergent with a hint of chocolate." 1 out of 5.

I like the bottle and how they have an indented star; much like Ice Men. The light blue color actually makes you think it may be an aquatic. Well, it's a toned down supposedly summer version of A-Men. They have absolutely butchered it, again like pure coffee, cant really find a reason or weather to wear this one. Too strong for summer and not appealing enough for colder months. Maybe justifiable, if you are a collector otherwise a complete waste.

Sunessence? You mean... SUCKessence... yep. Just plain awful juice. ...and I'm a huge A*Men fan.

Soapy and weak. Just a collectable.

Ok so I blind bought this fragrance because I couldn't find it in any of the nearby stores. This is exclusive to House of Fraser until April. So I got a bottle by mail order. Anyways this is what A*Men for the noughties should smell like! It's absolutely delicious, gone are all the notes that so many people hate about the original fragrance and are replaced with fresh or alternative notes. Instead of the roasted coffee, chocolate and caramel, we have a raw green coffee bean note. When I thought of green coffee I thought hmmm I dunn how this will smell, it smells fruity and green rather than that regular coffee smell. Next is this amazing fizzy citrus note. This A*Men without all the strange floral and foody notes replaced with chocolate, and fizzy tangy lemonade kind of smell. At first spray it is amazing refreshing and aquatic, but not that synthetic aquatic. There is definately a watery, sea note in there somewhere. All in all this is a welcome addition to the A*Men family, definately a scent that stands on it's own, only slightly and I mean slightly does it smell like the original, it's definately there bit its faint. Now for the bad news, The sillage and longevity are awful, this scent lasted at the most an hour on my skin, before fading very close to my skin and this was with a generous spray. Also the bottle, while it's a deep blue juice with a clear lid, it is the same bottle as Ice*Men they could have been a little more original. All in all this is a must have for anyone who loves Le Mugler and the A*Men flankers.

For me, what is longevity, when it's an all-star! The top spray is alcohol, then a refreshingly sweet scent comes out, reminds me of perry ellis red but lighter. pleasing and very attractive. Such a refined flaming sweet aroma. I just can't explain the wonders I am smelling myself because minutes after, this juice is offering me a fantastic coffee scented heart experience, a sweeter Pure Coffee, that is both great for summer and winter. The dry down is perfectly blended and clean to give you a lovely unisex "Alien"/"Ultrared" union. What is longevity (4 hours only, so far) when this is a balanced sweet-bitter-sweet "Magic" for all seasons. I got two 100ml and a 50ml of A*Men, a Pure Coffee and this perfume. These are all amazing and have different projections of their own despite a few resemblance. Indeed, this frag can be an option when you can't use A*Men and Pure Coffee in some activities or time of the day. Update: After two weeks of wearing this frag, I am more in love with it. The longevity stays 8 hours on my skin, contradicting the 4 hours I commented last above. Now that's really a worth my money perfume addition to my collection. I love the scent and longevity. This is a big Try.

I purchased this is in the sale with a view to put it on ebay but after reading the reviews on here i couldnt resist opening it up to have a little smell. I was prepared for the worst as i had once blindly purchased ice men (as near to bleach as a fragrance could get and had never really got on with the original). I must say i was really pleased with it. Nice fizzy fruity opening with a good balanced patchouli thrown in. Great for a warm summers morning. After reading about the lack of longevity i was more than prepared for a fleeting love affair yet a good six hours i could still smell what i would call the best bits of the original/pure coffee versions...wish i had brought more now.

Tried this together with the original A*Men, this is a tone down version of the original, sadly nothing special about it. The first note is fresh citrus scent, after few minutes, it change to spices with light caramel coffee scent. Last note is mild patchouli scent. No surprise at all if you tested/ have the original A*Men before. Longevity is below average, 2 hours max on me and silage is bad, you need to sniff only can get the scent after hours applied. This is a very light with little hints of freshness summer frag, if the longevity and silage can improve, lasting power like Ice*Men, this is really a great summer fragrance for 2010!