A*Men Ultra Zest
MuglerEau de Toilette2015
Side by side
A*Men Ultra Zest vs. Icon Racing Red
Is A*Men Ultra Zest better than Icon Racing Red?
A*Men Ultra Zest peaks in spring, while Icon Racing Red belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Black PepperTonka Bean
citruswarm spicyfresh spicysweetwoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between A*Men Ultra Zest and Icon Racing Red?
| A*Men Ultra Zest | Icon Racing Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2015 | 2021 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Jacques Huclier, Quentin Bisch | Dominique Preyssas |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do A*Men Ultra Zest and Icon Racing Red smell?
A*Men Ultra Zest
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Coffee
Patchouli
Fruity
Icon Racing Red
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Woody
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do A*Men Ultra Zest and Icon Racing Red share?
Top
Blood OrangeMandarinMintGinger
Mandarin OrangeSolar NotesPetitgrainGrapefruit
Heart
CoffeeCinnamonBlack Pepper
Fougère NotesGeraniumBlack PepperFrankincense
Base
PatchouliVanillaTonka Bean
CedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskMoss
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CinnamonBlack PepperGinger
Black Pepper
Citric Notes
Blood Orange
PetitgrainGrapefruit
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Where they fit
When and where do A*Men Ultra Zest and Icon Racing Red work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Community taste
Which performs better, A*Men Ultra Zest or Icon Racing Red?
| A*Men Ultra Zest | Icon Racing Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about A*Men Ultra Zest and Icon Racing Red?
Starts like a morning cocktail, ends like a late-night pull. The citrus gives it energy; the coffee and patchouli give it weight. That's the trick, it plays both registers without apology.A*Men Ultra Zest
Most fresh fragrances give up after four hours. Icon Racing Red doesn't, it trades the initial citrus punch for amber warmth and cedar, becoming something quieter but more interesting. Worth the wait.Icon Racing Red
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