Animale Animale for Men by Animale

This Animal Animal for men is a whole different story compared to the classic; fresh, summery, and 100% masculine. As a collector, I’d say it’s a timeless gem and very wearable today. Your circle will absolutely love it, even if they don’t say it out loud. Forget the negative reviews; this is an excellent blind buy that surprises and doesn’t break the bank on longevity. Cheers from Mexico to all the fragrance addicts.

I used it again after 20 years and it sounds weird; even my boyfriend doesn’t smell it the same way anymore. It doesn’t sound sweet to me now, it has a milky note I don’t remember. I’m not sure if it’s the reformulation or my forty-something nose, but if I smelled it blind, I’d say it’s a different fragrance. I’ll let it sit for a few days and let you know if it stays the same.

The scent is delicious, smells like honey. But the disappointment is that the performance is terrible; Starwalker falls short in comparison. It doesn’t last more than two hours on skin and the sillage is skin-deep.

I was born in the 90s and my older brother used this perfume, I thought it was the best scent in the world. Now in 2024, they gave it to me and upon using it, wow! It was fantastic remembering it. Maybe it doesn’t smell 100% like the 90s version, but I loved it in this moment. It’s a very masculine aroma despite having lots of pineapple and honey. It lasts quite a bit even outdoors, has a strong opening but slowly releases its notes: vanilla with amber, ripe lemon… it’s like it has different scent capsules exploding throughout the day. Very impressive, I loved it.

Honestly, I didn’t like it, though I only wore it once in summer, it sounded very outdated. I gave it to my dad and he loved it; he got tons of compliments on its scent and projection. It works great for my dad if he uses it at night when it’s cooler.

What a pity this perfume is! I don’t know if I’m the only one, but on the opening, I found a nauseating smell, between sweat and urine that made me instantly gag. Once it dries down it feels better because that sweat smell fades and it leaves a honey note like Naxos and Amen. I wouldn’t buy it just for the opening because the idea of smelling that sweat for five minutes disgusts me.

At 10, I tested a perfume in a star-shaped bottle (Mugler’s A*Men) and was blown away. At 20, with Animale Sport, I thought it smelled the same, but after researching, I found Animale Animale was the original. Trying it was an experience! It’s sweet and vanilla-infused without being cloying, perfect for daily wear. At first, it smells strongly of honey and synthetic notes, but then it transforms into something deep, masculine, and reminiscent of dulce de leche with tobacco. Longevity is brutal—23 hours on my skin. The only downside is the atomizer; it sprays unpredictably and without force. A 9/10.

This is one of the few I haven’t been able to pull off. The honey note is too much for me and gives me a headache. It’s not a bad perfume, but it just didn’t work for me. Usually, I buy blind based on notes and get it right 98% of the time, but not this time. I’ve put it away; maybe I’ll give it another shot this winter. If I can’t handle the pain, I’ll have to gift it. It lasts a long time and projects well.

I’ve been a Mugler fan for years; I own A Men, Pure Havane, Pure Malt (my favorite), Pure Tonka… Inspired by reviews, I bought this Animale, which is reasonably priced, but… nothing like the subtlety of Mugler. It has a brutal alcoholic opening, a strong punch that smells like a department store cologne. It might briefly remind you of A*Men, but as it dries, it drifts further away. I just can’t handle it, even on the coldest days.

I’ve been using this since the early 90s; Mugler copied it. I recommend Animale because it’s more potent in the opening and trail.

Insane value for money. Smells 90% like Michael Jordan’s Legend, but with more punch and a vintage vibe reminiscent of Ted Lapidus. Perfect for mature men (30-70) in cold weather or at night. You feel the power; it’s pure animalic. Highly recommended.

The only one I own is A’Men, and it’s very similar to Animale Animale. It’s an exquisite fragrance, a pure winter and night nectar for the smooth operator heading to the club.

I see it was reformulated and it turned out well. It smells very similar to Mugler creations; reminds me of Angel and Pure Havane. It’s not a bomb, it’s more skin-scent, which suits it perfectly. It’s synthetic but improves as it dries down. For the low price, it’s totally worth it.

Sweet, intoxicating, and very pleasant. The dry-down is addictive. At first, it seems like the honey might be overwhelming, but it’s the opposite: it becomes sober, stable, and sweet yet controlled. It’s not a powerhouse, but the scent is always present and earns plenty of compliments. Super recommended for romantic dates, social outings, or semi-formal gatherings.

Sadly reformulated: I tested it today and it’s just a skeleton of what it once was. It has a faint resemblance to the previous version, but with a sugary aftertaste like Carolina Herrera, and lamentable performance and projection. I met it in 2001, and it was much denser and more intense than this current watered-down version, plus it lasted longer. On my skin: the old version had moderate to heavy sillage and lasted 10-12 hours; the current one is moderate to low and lasts a maximum of 4 hours. The old notes were strong, potent, and I detected a delicious mango scent (I suspect it was a mix of pineapple, vanilla, and honey). The current ones smell very diluted, softened, and ethereal. It could be a great fragrance for those who haven’t known it before, but for me, who heard it in the early 2000s, the current version is a disaster. I was thinking of buying it to remember those times, but thank God I tested it first and saved myself. Advice: test it before buying.