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.

Let’s be brutally honest: while the rest of the fragrance community was drowning in boring, shower-gel aquatics, Mugler dropped this absolute masterpiece and everyone slept on it. The opening is an electric, zingy blast of Green Bergamot. Here is where the genius lies: Mugler managed to violently crash a bright, fresh citrus note directly into a sweet, electronic Mocaccino coffee core without the entire composition turning into a weird, disjointed mess. That balancing act alone makes it a masterpiece. The base is heavily woody, but it is not a harsh, dry lumber yard. It is a smooth, creamy wood that acts as a structural bridge, perfectly accenting both the cappuccino and the sharp citrus layers. It completely bypasses the suffocating tar note of the original 1996 A*Men, leaving behind a highly addictive 'Woody Fresh Gourmand' that smells absolutely nothing like the generic releases flooding the shelves. A criminally underrated hidden gem.

A*Men Ultimate is an underrated fragrance. I wasn't expecting anything before I smelled it for the first time, but then I was pleasantly surprised by how great it smells. Of course, it is not "Ultimate" but it is a very good fragrance. It is probably the most versatile and mass-pleasing in the line. The thing about A*Men Ultimate is that, it is just so pleasant, smooth, and addictive. It smells creamy, a bit citrusy, woody, fresh, and sweet. I don't think the notes are overpowering each other, therefore I think it is one of the most balanced fragrances in the A*Men line. I prefer Pure Havane, Kryptomint, Pure Tonka, and some of other releases in the line, but this one still smells incredibly great. It is still very easy to get right now and I have a feeling that Mugler will discontinue this fragrance sooner or later (they love to do this), so please at least try this one first before you regret it.

First time when I smelled Ultimate , I was like : it is doing the job of Givenchy Play Intense (more spices,less woods,coffee more like raw beans) but since I have it , I don`t need that one. I got 2ml sample and gave it a try. First thing that I mentioned was -no typical Mugler power but the longevity is not bad at all. On my skin it stays for 7 hours and i have dry skin. So longevity is great but projection is not, most likely because it was made for warmer weather. Women love the smell ,maybe because most of them are addicted to latte/cappuccino. All in all I bought the last bottle available from one parfumerie and I`m happy that I did. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mIVJ15aW8U&ab_channel=BeeFragrance This video is showing that no one on the street is choosing Pure Malt compared to Ultimate. It is ridiculous, I`ve made similar test and the result was the same.

I absolutely love this fragrance, in a sea full of fragrances that a lot smell the same, this one doesn’t smell like anything I’ve ever smelled, including the “reminds me” section above... which I own most of those as well. BUT, longevity is absolutely horrendous. I know several people who own this as well and say it gets 2 to 3 hours MAX. And most reviews on other sites say the same thing. I’ve worn it in high heat, low heat, very cold, a little chilly, High humidity, low humidity, and longevity is always the same. So to those who claim this lasts 6 to 8 hours, congratulations you have super skin. I really think this would have sold well if it lasted a long time, so if you’re reading this Thierry Mugler PLEASE make an intense version! Because this is signature scent worthy.... if only it lasted longer. Smell 9/10 Longevity 3/10

In 1996, Jacques Huclier created the original A Men, flash forward to 2019 and he returns with what (if the definition of Ultimate is final) may be the last flanker in the line. The 2019 version is a simple and pleasant scent. It is the antithesis of the original in many ways. The tar, patchouli, and strong coffee/tonka notes take a back seat. Those are replaced with a sweet, frothy mochaccino flavor. The cedar and balsam fir add a subtle woody feel. The Bergamot fades into the background after the opening. Ultimate is an extremely wearable and accessible fragrance and may appeal to those who find the original A Men to be a bit heavy. Perhaps this was the creators motivation. Longevity was about 5-6 hours for me, within 3 hours it dried down to a skin scent.

Holy crap...this is nice. This is the first time I’ve ever smelled an A men cologne. I ordered a sample of this along with another fragrance and was completely blown away. I like this more than the cologne I ordered. So much so that I immediately searched for a full bottle and I’m glad I found one. It’s one of those colognes that have me smelling my arm every minute or two. It is a unique cologne but at the same time it’s rather simple and not complex, yet I haven’t smelled anything like it. It starts out fresh, then transforms to a woody/coffee scent. Beautiful. This is a knockout to my untrained nose. I was shocked when I saw the score was under a 4 out of 5 here, with hardly any votes, this is signature scent worthy. 8/10 - Excellent

I was surprised that I really like this scent – some don’t see this as a good flanker of A*Men but I think this is a solid flanker it keeps a little more the A*Men DNA than some other flankers and makes it more modern – I have never been a Top fan of the Original A*Men - I have a sample but I never really worn it but this one I like - the cappuccino note is really nice – it lasts very well on my skin and projects a great deal and I even got compliments – it’s also very suitable to wear in this season – and there is really nothing which smells like this, the closest to this of a fragrance I know and have myself in my collection is Ferragamo Uomo Casual Life and I must say that I like Ultimate better than Casual Life

I really like this, smells creamy, airy, with a slight bit of citrus. When I get a waft of that cappuccino note it gives me a good positive vibe. It's quite a versatile fragrance, I would even wear it on a night out, but I would have to overspray, I might even purchase a full bottle. Nice! *Update* I bought a full bottle of this, I love it!. When I go outside and get some wind on it, smells very uplifting, great sillage!. I'm getting good longevity about 6 hours. I don't get the Invictus comparisons a few people have made, maybe they are upset that it's a different Mugler dna? If you want a versatile scent that works in all seasons and most occasions you can't go wrong with this. Doesn't deserve the hate. Cheers

Not an "ultimate" release but I honestly think that so many people were really overreacting about how boring this one is. A*Men Ultimate was definitely Mugler's take on making their most successful line more mass appealing. But to me, it is a very underrated fragrance since it is actually very good. Not as boring as I thought and I definitely regretted relying way too much on people's opinion rather than trying myself. It was a blind buy and it is actually a successful one. Do try before you buy though, as always. But if you love to be surprised like I do, you can do it as I think it is quite safe. Lasts for a long time too (7-8 hours), with a good projection for the first two hours.

I would say this is a light sweet holiday version of the badass uncle (the Original) who reeks in days-burned coffee beans and cigarrettee smoke at a casino bathroom stall. A pleasure to smell, and mouthwatering scent . Much gentler than the original. Sweet, Warm, foamy brewed cappucino, under a real Christmas tree. Can be smell a little over armlength, good within 7 to 9 hours. Good for days to days wear And also perfect for date nights. It can either be a handsome friendly Coffee/Pine smell, or a scent to arouse excitements and hunger for a naughty night.

I feel like people are just hating on this for absolutely no reason, other than it being an A*Men Flanker. This is actually a very nice fragrance. It's actually (to my nose) similar to Rochas Man. There's really one main to difference to me between the two scent-wise. The fir note in this, basically replaces the lavender of Rochas Man. Also some may notice a bit less depth in Ultimate because, it doesn't have the raspberry note of Rochas Man. Even still, they are in the same wheelhouse. If you like Rochas man, you'll most certainly dig A*Men ultimate.

#536 in my "Tour de Fragrance" This was a decant and I had to order a full bottle right away while they're still available . What a delicious Mugler fragrance! Almost a gourmand, but not quite. I do detect the Mugler DNA some other commentators don't, but it's not strong. A mix of cedar, cappucino and a lemon twist. Tasty! Safe for any day or night wear. Most importantly the sexiest woman I have ever known loves how I smell when I'm wearing this. So for me, definitely date wear! Get it before the eBay scalpers are the only ones who have it.

this is for mugler fans out there, not a must buy if you have kryptomint and rochas man, this somewhere in between those two.i love the eye catching packaging, the smell is very lovable but not loud, which could be a bad thing for man, good for summer and spring, office and gym set up. also if you like polo red extreme, givenchy play intense and salvatore ferragamo uomo, check this out. its a like not love..but im a die hard mugler fan so im giving it a solid 8/10. try it before buying

its fresh and gourmand like.... But I literally ran to the comments, cause thought it smelt more like chocolate and patchouli. I can see some people agree and some disagree complaining a lack of tonka and patchouli that the DNA is known for. For me it straight up smells like patchouli, NO TONKA but definitely a creamy chocolate and patchouli, And unfortunately I get no whiffs of coffee or cappuccino.. Weird how fragrances can have that much of a difference from person to person.

Why is this so underrated and never talked about? Well its because of unrealistic expectations of perfection destroyed it. If a new A*MEN flanker is not a ground breaking, earth shattering flanker its apparently bad. But its not bad at all! Its very, very, very good! Its almost amazing, in my top 3 favorite A*MEN Flankers of all time. Its a fresh take on a gourmand coffee/mocha fragrance. Ultra pleasant, smells great! Get your nose on this before its gone forever.