A*Men Ultimate

A*Men Ultimate is more than just an addition to Mugler's iconic AMen line; it's a modern take on the gourmand DNA that made the brand famous, now with a softer, brighter and more contemporary aura. Launched in 2019, it moves away from the resinous and alcoholic densities of its predecessors (such as Pure Malt or Pure Havane), opting for a more accessible, versatile and youthful approach, but without losing the house's bold signature. Fragrance Notes: Top Notes: Bergamot, Cappuccino The opening is energizing and modern. Bergamot adds a fresh and bright touch, soon enveloped by a creamy and slightly sweet cappuccino note, which is undoubtedly the highlight of the fragrance. This note is reminiscent of a velvety, unburnt coffee, with a certain chocolatey smoothness. In the heart and base, there is a play between warmth and freshness: cedar brings structure and an almost "clean" nuance, while the balsamic side softens the transition to a woody, comfortable and elegant base. Performance: Projection: Moderate in the first 2 hours Standing time: 6 to 8 hours on the skin (may vary depending on skin type and climate) Sillage: Moderate, non-invasive Although it is not a bomb like the older A*Men, Ultimate offers respectable performance. Its signature is present, but not suffocating, ideal for those looking for something more polished and contemporary, without giving up the Mugler character. Occasions of use: A*Men Ultimate is extremely versatile. It works very well: In work environments, where more restrained notes are welcome In casual or evening encounters, thanks to the cappuccino note that is enveloping and sensual In mild to cold climates, where its woody and sweet base stands out more For young adults to more mature men, as long as they are looking for something modern and with personality. Final Considerations: A*Men Ultimate can be seen as a “gateway” to the Mugler universe: it has the house's creative DNA, but with a cleaner, more modern and less challenging touch. Still, it is not generic; the cappuccino here shines, making it unique within its proposal. For those who find the original A*Men "too heavy", but still want something with identity and a gourmand touch, Ultimate is a good choice. Final Score: 8.9/10 Strengths: Striking cappuccino accord, versatility, original olfactory signature Weaknesses: May not appeal to those seeking the extreme power of the older editions of the line If you value fragrances with personality but that adapt well to modern everyday life, A*Men Ultimate is a balanced and intelligent choice within the Mugler universe

Opens almost like a fresh, "blue" fragrance, and within about 1 hour, it becomes a creamy, woody, coffee scent. It has a great balance of cleanliness, airiness, mixed with delicious, smooth coffee. Compared to other A*Men flankers (I have Pure Tonka and the original), it is not as strong, or long lasting, but on the other hand it is smoother and less harsh in the opening. While the other A*Men flankers are fragrances that announce themselves when you step into a room, Ultimate is more so a fragrance that gets discovered when someone comes close to you. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it's worth mentioning because some people prefer the strength and performance that the older flankers are loved for. Lastly, the naming of this fragrance is interesting. Ultimate doesn't necessarily mean the best, ultimate can also mean the last (just as penultimate means second-last). In that sense, I believe the name simply means it's the last A*Men flanker, but of course, if they just named it "A*Men Last Flanker", that wouldn't be as catchy ;). I really don't think they're trying to imply this is the best of the A*Men line, simply just the last one – especially since we know this line has been discontinued. Overall, it's a nice switch-up from the traditionally stronger A*Men flankers, with a fresh, modern take on coffee scents. Even thought I was originally disappointed that this one lacks the strength of previous flankers, I've realized this one has its own merits. 9/10.

I am kind of new to the hobby of collecting and trying new fragrances. Over the past few months I’ve had the opportunity to try about 70 fragrances. I was lucky enough to come across a sample of this. And I really did not expect much from the neon electric blue sample cards and spray. I sprayed it immediately thought hmm a little sweet for my novice nose. After trying a handful of others from I kept on trying to figure out what this awesome smell was, and discovered that fragrances have layers, too, heart, base, drydown, etc. This fragrance single-handedly reshaped my nose, and introducing me to the world of sweeter fragrances! I immediately bought a 100mL, even though I still had a 10ml decant! I wear it everyday, and I believe that it represented who I am. It is not your regular manly fresh scent. More of a sweet... cappuccino, almost vanillin brown sugar cookie type. Which I have found that I gravitate towards. My fave deodorant is the vanilla scented Oasis old spice. And my favorite axe spray is the collision leather+cookie. So looking back it makes sense! I don’t see my preferences changing any time soon, but you never know. That’s the beauty of this hobby. I wore D&G Pour Homme exclusively for a good while, now having discovered this scent, I wear almost exclusively A*Men Ultimate, I love it! I’m finding myself smelling my arm all the time, and I feel it boosts my confidence bc it reflects my inner personality. 10/10!

A phenomenal release by the House of Mugler, and a fitting/ maybe final addition to the A Men line. This flanker adds another dose of gourmand sweet heaven, with a coffee take mixed with a blue fresh, mass appeal sprinkled all over it. Out of most of the Muglers A Men line, this is by far your "safe bet" perfume, highly versatile and a huge compliment getter, especially within the first few hours or so where thr projection and sillage is great. Pros Mass appealing and Pleasant Great cappuccino take 6 hours of longevity on skin, around 8 on clothes. Women love it Can't help smelling myself whenever I have it on. Beautiful smell. Price - you can find these for around £40 which is a steal. Cons Wish the opening lasted a little longer Sits close to your skin after the 3rd hour mark. Not as "daring" as the other A Men flankers e.g Pure Malt or Pure Tonka Overall, I love the scent for its sweetness and freshness. Definitely recommended especially for the price they are going for now. These will fetch for a pretty penny once they are discontinued so deffo get ur nose on them before it is too late.

I'm not the type to like sweet scents, but I like this fragrance. It's not too sweet, and it does have depth. I know due to influencers, this release got a bad rep but I believe it's undeserved. There's a smooth creaminess, with an incense background (patchouli?) that grounds the fragrance. It's not youthful sweet, there's some maturity there. And from my experience, it gets better the longer it dries down. One thing I will say is if you are expecting a cappuccino note this isn't the fragrance for you as I don't get that at all. Also I notice many are saying this is a blue fragrance, I can see why they say that but personally I don't think so. It doesn't come off as fresh shower gel to me, it's a creamy tonka with a patchouli background. I wouldn't wear this for summer because IMO it's too heavy for that. It's a shame this was discontinued, along with other great scents from this lineup. I'd say sample this and make your own judgement. If I am going to be honest I prefer this fragrance to the original and many other flankers that get more hype.