Ice*Men (2007)
by Thierry Mugler

An aquatic with patchoulli? Who would have thunk? The overall efect is a balanced aquatic scent with a note of dirt. It is very different from previous TM creations.

3 sprays. Longevity: 7 Hours. Sillage: 40 cm.

Dear Thierry Mugler,

A*Men is too strong! It stinks! But I want to like it. Can you strip the A*Men formula down to the bare essentials of patchouli, remove the chocolate and caramel notes and dump a ton of water into the patchouli base?

Thanks!

A Concerned Nose
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Dear Concerned,

Sure! That'll be $65.

*flexes muscles*,

Thierry Mugler

Just as the name implies - a lighter, fresher, more chilled version of the Mugler A&B*Men formula . . . and a GREAT one at that.

Excellent for those occasions that don't need the industrial strength force of the originals.

RECOMMENDED!

One of the most underrated fragrances in mens perfumery.

The top notes smell like a mix of muscle-rub and Thierry Mugler Angel, before settling into a mix of aquatic (think dry-down of Bvlgari Aqua) and smooth iced mocca, with the top notes of Angel still there (honestly, this smells similar to the Women's Angel without the heady floral notes and extreme price tag).

Its refreshing, a very, very light gourmand, and would be absolutely delightful throughout spring to a very warm summers day. Over 40ºC might be pushing it though, as the coffee might be too much. Definately casual or going out, and probably more suited to a 'younger generation.' If you enjoy A*men but find the tarry-dark chocolate notes in the dry-down too much or sickening, please try this; you might be pleasantly surprised (as I was).

Longevity is above average. If you suffer from dry skin, as I do in winter, please try this 20 minutes after showerig - otherwise your skin will absorb most of it and you'll be asking why you bothered. (I bought a bottle, got home excited, had a shower, sprayed it on and it was gone within an hour or 2 - yet I woke up the next morning and it was back with a vengence!) Sillage is good too, I sprayed it once on my wrist and was smelling it 5 hours after.

Glad I found this! Ice*Men flew under my radar until I recently began seeking fragrances with coffee notes. The beauty is in its simplicity... the initial notes truly smell like ice coffee, albeit with a spicy twinge (like spiked ice coffee) provided by nutmeg. The top notes persist for a while, melding beautifully with a mild patchouli base that is as simple and distinct a patchouli note as you'll find anywhere. The balance of spice, lightly sweet coffee, and light woods makes Ice*Men very unique and enjoyable.

TWO thumbs up!

My original review is below...it's been almost a year and I revisited this...now I LOVE this. My nose has changed for sure since then ( I have acquired at least 3 dozen bottles since then). Smells like Armani Attitude/B*Men in its initial blast, then it eases up on the gourmand nature quite nicely to a manly cologne. Yes, it still has the slight drugstore aftershave tinge (but very lightly) but the overall effect is nice. What changed? Maybe the weather. It works best in hot/very hot weather. Now recommended.

Joshaugustt and zoomazooma are on point with this. It smells too medicinal to be good. What a let down from T Mugler who is supposed to be awesome.
At best, it smells like one of the men's bath gels from Old Spice or some cheap aftershave like aquavelve.
Def not for me, not reccomended.