B*Men (2004)
by Thierry Mugler

The best part of this hyper sweet concoction is made by the top notes that combine the two elements that go disappearing with time in order to let the scene to the spices, the minty milk and the resins, i mean the fruity crispiness and a touch (far less intense than in A*Man) of caramellous and chocolatey gourmand vibe. The last element binds B*Man with its old brother A*Man but the connection lasts for a while. The fragrance indeed is more similar to One Million, 212 Sexy Man and Roccobarocco Extraordinary (but with a more minty and  aromatic temperament) than in the vein of A*Man. The fruity and boozy note of rhubarb in its link with the gourmand elements characterizes the beginning of the smell. In the dust of sweet spices and tamed fruits i detect a medicinal trait that makes me thinking to the M7 YSL aoud, just an hint more synthetic. There is possibly the subdued (in comparison with A*Man) presence of the super synthetical chord of lavender, helonial and peppermint that characterizes the A*Man top part or may be (but i have many dubts about) a similar aromatic effect  is exclusively here made by the chord of watery rhubarb and conifers' resins. The fragrance indeed with time evolves towards a sort of aromatic, almost mentholated, supersonic vanillic-ambery base with a sort or gassy and balsamic temperament. This chemical base owns the woodsy vibe of mint, musk, cedarwood and vetiver. Nothing special in the range of the modern fragrances or better today common because of the following or contextual launches of similar concoctions. The dry down is tremendously sweet, milky, minty and obviously synthetic but in an exaggerate way although the time  tends to notably improve and sedate the impressive sweetness that is endly characterized by a masculine, almost corporeal, pungent vibe. Longevity and sillage are powerful but are a bit less powerful than in A*Man.

22nd November, 2011.

This is me writing about B Men on my partner. Yes, he's got Guerlain in his wardrobe and Parfumerie Generale, he's swanned through Serge Lutens and appreciates Terre d Hermes. But, when it comes down to it, what do I always respond to in an 'OMG you smell gorgeous I have to get close to you' way? B Men. Its been slated by compared to A Men(meh) and discontinued but to me this is the ultimate 'come hither' scent. And in the end, isn't that what it's all about! Super thumbs up to B Men - I love ya!

28th September, 2011.

Smells like peanut butter!

20th July, 2011.

I bought this blind from the internet based on the fact that I wear A*Men and also because of the reviews I read on here! one particular review (its was actually a negative review) compelled me to buy it because the review alone was hilarious! The review was about how it smells like a Stepford wive's burnt rhubarb crumble that is due to be shown at a country fete to win the heart of the general... I laughed for a long time!
Back to the fragrance itself. I can understand the references to the burnt rhubarb crumble-It's the first note you get, but It doesn't detract from the Vetiver accents - I'm a sucker for Vetiver. It is not in any way as nice as A*Men, because it is completely different, and I get more compliments with A*men than this, but it's a lot cheaper than A*men, so I wear it almost every day, and it is just similar enough to fulfill my cravings for the A scent, so i save my more expensive colognes for special occasions.

30th May, 2011.

I get a sweet tart candy vibe from this. I can't smell the licorice not at all and if there is one it's nothing like the licorice note in LLAM. I think I'm smelling whatever the fruity notes are combined with the Rhubarb. Sweet? Not to my nose.

11th March, 2011. (Last Edited: 30th June, 2011.)

Oh my. I first purchased it blind and hated myself for it. The scent hit me in the face and I didn't expect to nor did I know how to react, nor by nose. However, it grew on me, so much so that I prefer this over any of the other Thierry Mugler fragrances. This is a man's scent with somewhat of a learning curve... You have to have a trained nose to appreciate it.

This fragrance smells like a Spicy cream bakery ... I get a Pumpkin cheesecake type vibe from this. not sweet though. I also get a very brown sugar type vibe. Sort of like Molasses. Its very interesting, not too overpowering if applied correctly. The top is what has a slight, all so slight fruity cream accord and as it dries down the spice kicks in. At the very base, I get that deep brown sugar, almost burnt, leathery Vibe. Very nice. To me, Varvatos Vintage replicated or attempted to replicate this fragrance... there are some similarities.

9th February, 2011.