Ice*Men

15 reseñas

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• gbriel

  February 27, 2013

  

  It had its moment of glory, but they discontinued it. Personally, it still felt dry to me, but then they launched the Sun Essence with a slightly sweeter touch, finally.

• Freakmotion

  December 28, 2014

  

  A fragrance I use a lot in the heat when A*Men is too potent and sweet. You can feel the backbone of patchouli and coffee, but with a refreshing mint. I’ve read it’s identical to A*Men Summerflash, but to my nose, they’re just very similar. Let’s say this Ice*Men is more ‘Ice’ than A*Men, while Summerflash is more A*Men than Summerflash. The bases are the same, but the top and heart notes of Ice*Men are better crafted and less piercing. Average trail and longevity. It has earned me compliments. Greetings from Chile!

• MarcusRS

  April 30, 2017

  

  In the world of Mugler’s ups and downs, there are true gems and there are boxes that only look good when closed. A few weeks ago, Ice*Men arrived in my collection with a reputation I’m not sure it deserves. Compared to Kriptomint and other similar fresh scents, Ice Men has its own personality—it’s more accomplished and refined, reminding me of the philosophy behind B*Men. You can feel the structure of the classic A*Men, but with less dense, more vegetal, and fresh top and middle notes, slightly boreale, anchored by a mentholated patchouli (unlisted mint). It’s an A*Men with an organic green accord, very pleasant. It’s atypical and beautiful, squeezing every drop from the traditional A*Men base while adding a creamy, fresh, and slightly sweet twist. Performance is excellent, lasting about 8 hours with moderate projection; you need to apply it generously to get the most out of it. Compared to Kriptomint, it feels rounder to my nose, more sober without being old-man-ish; Kriptomint goes for jovial and commercial routes. Recommended.

• MarcusRS

  May 11, 2017

  

  In Mugler’s ups and downs, there are worthy examples and others that look better in the box. Ice*Men arrived in my collection a few weeks ago with a reputation I’m not sure it deserves. Compared to Kriptomint and other fresh accords, Ice*Men achieves its own personality; it’s more accomplished and refined, recalling the philosophy of B*Men. You can feel the A*Men structure, but the heart and dry-down have a less dense top, with fresh, boreale vegetal impressions and a mentholated patchouli (unlisted mint). It’s an A*Men with a green organic accord, very pleasant; an atypical and beautiful fragrance that squeezes juice from the traditional base with a creamy, fresh, and slightly sweet twist. Excellent performance, about 8 hours with medium projection; it needs generous application. Compared to Kriptomint, it’s rounder and sober without being adult; Kriptomint weighs down youthful routes. Recommended.

• Edward Star

  May 29, 2018

  

  I just bought it, and honestly, I don’t like it. It’s too strong and intrusive.

• kjarr

  June 8, 2019

  

  I picked it up in the early 2000s, and the moment I applied it, Othello—that 80s cologne—flooded my mind. It transported me back to my teenage years, those nights out with friends filled with jokes and adventures chasing girls, pure nostalgia moments. Ice*Men is a summer perfume; maybe today it seems more geared toward people over 30 since it’s not as sweet, but back then, it looked much more youthful in an era without so many sugary fragrances. It’s fresh with a sweet touch, in the Mugler style, without being cloying or annoying, thanks to its mentholated patchouli and the wood that gives it body and balance. The longevity is notable for a heat spray, lasting 6-8 hours on skin even in high heat, whether humid or dry. It made me really happy to see it back in perfumeries, since they said they had discontinued it, yet it still holds up and now I can find it in several places.

• kjarr

  June 13, 2019

  

  I discovered it in the 2000s, and the first thing that came to mind was Othello, an 80s cologne. Nostalgia of my adolescence, new moments with friends, chasing girls, unforgettable times. Ice*Men is clearly a summer scent; today, maybe for those over 30 since it’s not sweet, but when it launched, it seemed youthful without being overly sugary. It’s fresh with a certain sweetness, in the Mugler line, without being cloying or annoying, featuring its mentholated patchouli and a balance of woody notes. Fixation and longevity are remarkable for a summer scent: 6-8 hours even in intense heat. Great joy to find it on shelves again, since everyone said it was discontinued. I still hear about it, though I’ve seen it in some stores for months.

• Fragancefran

  January 28, 2020

  

  One of my favorite perfumes. A dry, fresh olfactory marvel featuring patchouli. Great projection and longevity in the summer. Discontinued much to my dismay. It has to come back because it’s an amazing fragrance. I see it more as the fresh version of B MEN rather than A MEN.

• Fragancefran

  January 29, 2020

  

  One of my favorites. A dry, fresh olfactory marvel of patchouli. Great projection and longevity in summer. Discontinued much to my dismay. It has to come back; it’s a beast of a perfume. I see it more as a fresh version of B*Men than A*Men.

• Krishnamurti

  October 21, 2021

  

  Continuing with my Mugler collection, I got this fragrance one time. Being from the house, you already trust the quality and buy without testing. The opening is powerful, herbal, minty, and very plasticized; it feels like a menthol and pepper alcohol bomb that overwhelms. Curiously, no notes are listed. You wait for its evolution. In the heart, an unvelvety, acidic, bitter musk appears, like urine, with raw minty freshness, smelling of fresh cilantro. The nutmeg and wood that would give it volume never show up. The patchouli is just an illusion. It wasn’t what I expected; the intense freshness fades quickly, like an ice cube in the sun. Light-years away from A*Men. Resignation: nothing more suits me. The final phase, close to the skin after 30 minutes, has a slight floral note, but the plasticized sensation remains. Absolute disappointment. The transparent, ice-like bottle looks dull in its simplicity, and the broken detail matches my urge to throw it away. Not recommended.

• Edu Lezana

  November 26, 2021

  

  Another one they stopped making without explanation that I absolutely loved. It’s fresh with very pleasant woody notes. On my skin, nutmeg stands out with patchouli (medicinal, spicy… it clears the nose… haha) and a soft cedar note. The performance was excellent, with great sillage and longevity (perfume was different back in the day), and the bottle is beautiful. It’s different from today’s fresh citrus scents; at its core, it’s a refreshing oriental. It’s rare to say this, but that’s how I feel. Very aromatic. Don’t buy it blind; this relic doesn’t suit everyone. Like the Mugler ones, it’s either love it or hate it, no middle ground. Groundbreaking.

• Edu Lezana

  December 9, 2021

  

  Another perfume they stopped making for no reason. I liked it. It was fresh with very pleasant woody touches. On my skin, nutmeg stood out with the patchouli (medicinal, spicy, clearing up the nose, haha) and a subtle cedar note, very soft. Excellent performance, trail, and longevity (those were other times), and the bottle is nice. It’s different from today’s citrusy fresh scents. At its core, it was a refreshing oriental. It’s rare to say this, but that’s how it feels to me. Very aromatic. Don’t buy this relic blindly. It doesn’t suit everyone. Like all Mugler scents, it’s love it or hate it, no middle ground. A game-changer.

• DanielMMM

  March 7, 2022

  

  A freshness in the style of Thierry Mugler. It has an opening very similar to Pure Energy/Shot, strong and unpleasant for some, but after five minutes it turns into a fresh sweetness where mint and patchouli dominate for me. When it’s about to fade, it leaves a pleasant sunscreen-like scent trail.

• DanielMMM

  March 27, 2022

  

  Mugler-style freshness. The opening is similar to Pure Energy/Shot: strong and unpleasant at first, but after five minutes it turns into a fresh sweetness dominated by mint and patchouli. As it fades, it leaves a very pleasant sunscreen-like sensation.

• nneestorr

  April 6, 2023

  

  A fresh take on A*Men, perfect when the original feels too heavy. More daytime-friendly and great for heat. It has a minty aura that wraps around you, even though Fragrantica doesn’t list it. Since it’s lighter, don’t expect full potency; if it had that, it would lose its versatility. If you love A*Men, you’ll love this (and vice versa). If you find it at a hidden perfumerie, grab it—assuming you’re an A*Men fan, of course.