I'm so bummed for you! It put a smile on my face to see you so excited about it, and then to have the performance be so bad is really disappointing.
I bought a 50mL of A*Men Fantasm and a 10mL bottle of the women's version of Fantasm. I do love both of them. I found both of them to have intense sillage and strength. For me, 1 spray of the A*Men Fantasm lasts all day. Have people noticed that their sense of smell is still as acute as they were pre-pandemic? A lot of people have experienced anosmia or loss of their sense of smell, which can also happen over time.
Bond No. 9 had done their own fruity gourmand, Nuits de Noho, with a strong pineapple component so I'm very happy that Mugler brought pineapple into the women's Angel Fantasm.
I hope L'Oréal focuses on quality and creative innovation, especially with a lineage as special as Thierry Mugler's.
Dude, I had the EXACT same reaction as you when I unboxed this. Just opening the box gave me so much nostalgia. I haven't opened an A*Men flanker in YEARS and it just brought me back.
I really really like Fantasm. On me it smells a lot like Angel Muse which is sadly discontinued so I got excited with this flanker. On me the performance was more than great. Greetings from Greece ❤
Loreal strikes again
They've done a very good job with Armani, Valentino,Viktor & Rolf, Azzaro and YSL Other reviewers state that Fantasm has good performance.
L’Oréal wants the customers to pay more for weak performance 😠 Love your fragrance reviews and videos, Sebastian. 👏 👏 👏 A huge Thank You!
L'Oreal has issued some strong Azzaro. Valentino, Viktor & Rolf, and Armani fragrances. Other say Fantasm for men isn't weak at all.
Sad to hear it doesn't last 😔 I totally agree with you if the fragrance doesn't perform whats the use... Let's see with what flankers they come up in the future. Thanks for the review Sebastian!!!
I think that will depend how well this one sells, unfortunately. I wish they would keep pumping them out as before.. Like Pure Amber, Ultra Patchouli, etc.. I've owned 6 of the flakes and love the all. Made the mistake of wearing Pure Havave, Pure Coffee, Pure Shot all the way to the last drop. No way to find them for the price I paid for them. Wish they can do a last run so I can buy those again.
Wow how exciting!! I love that these didn't flop!! I wore Angel for woman and men when they both were first launched!! 💫✨💖🥰
Does the female Angel remind you of their Iced Star??? It was a limited edition . I’m glad you at least liked the the new A*men as a scent. So sad about the lasting power!! Great video
Mine is on order. Angel Fantasm. Can’t wait till it arrives.
@@Travian11 got mine from Nordstrom. Arrived today and I like Angel Fantasm, I can smell the pineapple and coconut. Very pleased.
Dang! I really want to try Angel Fantasm, but given your review and its price…. Definitely gonna need to HOLD that thought 💭
I have both on the way !!! ordered from News Parfums in France at discounted prices !!!!....however shipping was like $25 to me here in Florida. Very excited to get these.
When I buy a perfume I want it to last and I'm so disappointed with so many perfumes nowadays. When it comes to the designer fragrances I buy only some classical ones (though often reformulated and less potent). I remember like 20 years ago I was wearing Donna Karan Black Cashmere and I could afford it from my small student's budget - it was so potent, unique and niche quality. Nothing like that in Sephora anymore 😢
Of course we agree. There’s nothing better than somebody saying “ wow you smell good”.
My mom has worn Angel practically my entire life, and it is one of my favorite scents in the world. I also enjoyed the original A Men don’t mind the bottle because it’s refillable.
I’m buying it No matter what lol and I hope they either continue new Amen or bring back The old good ones 💥🥊
Great video and I enjoyed it and me and my wife are going to try these fragrances and have a blessed day
I've never tried any of the Mugler range, I was in a fragrance shop yesterday and told the staff I liked the men's Valentino Coral Fantasy and she recommended me Angel Fantasm and I actually really like it, sorta smells like a Pina colada with a vanilla twist and it lasted for hours on my skin.
I actually really like the smell. I just wish it was beefier. Maybe it needs to age mature macerate
I am glad I watched till the end of the video. just cancelled my order for A men 😅 They are now available on Mugler US
I don't understand how they can release a fragrance after so many years with no performance! That a shame! I am a big fan of the original. I don't understand what they are thinking! They don't test their fragrances? Amen (the original) was super strong longevity projection big sillage... Why they don't do it for this one. I am super disappointed I was so excited for this one
Story. I was at a Macy's, it must have been over a decade and a half, and a man was talking to a sales rep and he was interested in A*Men. The sales rep spritzed some on a test strip. The man liked it and proceeded to put some on.
Folks, the look of the salesperson when this guy must have put on at least 10 sprays. His eyebrows raised in such a way.
Anyway, I was leaving the counter and I am telling you, you could smell it at least 30 feet from the counter.
I have a couple bottles of the Thierry Mugler stamped A*Men. Malt, Wood, Havana, B. You can still find B for a good deal.
It's a good one.
I'm so glad this one is like the older A*Men's. Hopefully, we will get more.
Before there was an FB community, an Insta, and all the other socials on fragrances, there was UA-cam.
A*Men was such an important part of our community.
Why they walked away from it just confounds me.
Thanks for the review, Sebastian.
So excited! I love watching this channel, I learn so much 🩷
Edit: I watched til the end. Man do I hope these fragrances come back in terms of performance. As someone just starting to take an interest in fragrance, it is disappointing to hear so many enthusiasts saying new releases and reformulations are weak performers...
I agree with you re: performance! It feels like the goal of a fragrance is to project enough to share with people near you through your day, otherwise you would just keep it in a bottle on a shelf and go visit it all alone; there'd be no point in wearing it at all! Like a garment too transparent to see
Thank you so much! Do you know of any good alternatives for ultra zest?? It’s my absolute favorite of the line.
What a lucky mom
Hey Sebastian, I just ordered 100ml for 100 euros, I should have it in 2-3 days, cant wait!
Sebastian, I just loved you brought your impressions to us on these new Mugler. Angel is awesome, and I’m kind of disappointed with the current A Men on the market. Unfortunately, here in Brazil we probably won’t have these flankers in stores. It’s even hard to find tradicional Angel and/or Alien. Love your reviews and opinion on Mugler.
I just hope these age and become stronger. I pulled them out again just a couple days ago and they’re still pretty weak on me sadly but reading the comments some people have said these are strong. I personally don’t agree when I compare them against really strong fragrances maybe they are strong for designers, sadly they’re pretty weak. Fortunately, the feminine version is stronger than the masculine on me.
Thank God I have two bottles of Ángel by Thierry Mugler, when it was original, I no longer like the Loreal reformulations and the flankers even less
I had Angel Fantasm in the cart. Almost hit buy then saw the notes. I'm like tropical Angel? We've done this! Your face when you smelled the male version was priceless. I'm glad they've done something good there. Poor performance....damn. I'll be passing.
I was so happy during the video. Then after the video I wore it several times and no freaking way. Dismal performance. 🥲
Nah', I'll take your word for it Sebastian- thanks for saving me the money!
Mugler has been a disappointment for awhile ever since they changed the formulation of their masterpieces; even the original A*Men smells so unlike what it was before, that instead I'm getting sick of the smell. Better to search for the ones made a long time ago than the batches made now.
Can’t wait!
Have not smelled it but will buy it anyway, love Angel so much and have not had a flanker that I did not at least like a lot.
This definitely bummed me out a bit. I just got my bottle today of A*men Fantasm. Smells great but on my skin only lasted about three hours. I’ll try applying more but for sure let down.
I just want a review from your mother's perspective... I'll wait for that. Personally I love the OG Angel, and flankers (beside Muse) have been such a disappointment... I use Angel any time of the year, but I've been searching for something to use in summer as the OG tends to overwhelm me.
Quentin Bisch should have done this
It’s not about the parfumeur. It’s about l’Oreal. They destroyed the brand!
I would consider these as gifts for others. I am not a tropical fragrance aficiaonada per se, but as you indicated, scents can grow on me. I would want to sample it first. Love the look of both bottles -- charming in a perfume bar. 😊
I am excited to Watch 💜
Great video as always. Thanks you! I think the only "designer fragrance" with longevity and a good sillage is Versace Eros EDP.
What’s the deal with new fragrance performance? Seems to be generally crap across the board. Fingers crossed on the new leather Spicebomb
I respect your review, but I am having the opposite experience - it lasts all day on me and is, from my perspective, quite strong. I think the "Parfum Sensuelle" name is fitting, because this has a "slow simmering" feel on me all day. After a long day of wearing, I can still detect it, slowly emanating in the background, just like a perfume would perform. My spouse also confirms that they indeed still perceive it on me. It's a deep, chocolatey feel that lasts and lasts. Now, I do live in a warmer climate - but for all those out there that are disappointed in this review, I wanted to give a different perspective.
Ah, that’s too bad. Mugler has gone downhill unfortunately. Not happy with what L’Oréal has done with the brand. I was hoping to try these in Paris next week, but I’m more excited to try L’Orchestra Parfum’s Piano Santal and a whole bunch of Jovoy fragrances!
So disappointing. I know it's right in time for summer but honestlt I clicked so quick because I love the look of the dark Angel bottle. To find out it houses a tropical fragrance for such a deep dark bottle color is such a let down. It looks like it could've been the perfect bottle for something with a deep, sexy, and exotic profile. What a waste!
Instead I would've loved an Angel bottle that was gold like Alien Goddess with such a profile, if not then orange or copper colored similar to croisiere. At least it would've looked appropriate for a star shaped bottle with a tropical scent profile. :/
They do have to macerate. I almost return my Alien hypersense , but after sitting for 2-3 weeks , it got better . Still nothing like an original.
Waiting on you to review the new lovers by Louis Vuitton 🙏🏻
Was the "tar note" criticized or praised. Because I have regained interest in wearing Angel for men. Because I think it was one of the most unique and nice-smelling fragrances. Its potency was the kicker.
I'm not going to lie, I know I will not be buying these. That said......I have been waiting to see this review! I do want your thoughts on this release. I love your passion for the works of this house from their heyday. Thank You! Cheers!
Edit: Let me say this again, I have no dog in this fight! I almost cheered when you enjoyed the smell, faults and all. This was like a brief thriller! Cheers Sebastian Enjoy! 🎉🎉🎉🎉😁
@@ThePerfumeGuy Uh Oh, I had to cut off in a meeting. Now you have me worried. I will resume on the womens phantasm to the end in a bit. 😆
Edit: I saw the end 🙃🥲 I heard Grimaldi wail in the background when you took to the camera again.
I’m just buying vintage scents at this point! The performance is just so bad across the board.
I have never smelled the original . I layered Psychedlique w new version of A⭐️men. Would that resemble the original more?
Mugler A*men not lasting long enough? This might be the end of the world 😂😂😂😂
I got a sample of it. It reminds me of a more modern, semi freshened up, no tar version of the og. Easier to wear, more versatile. Have a few other frags that do what this does so I might pick up later. 8.5/10
@@ThePerfumeGuy btw I think you should try out the new Tony Iommi Deified. Think you will enjoy it!
I think there's no point in wearing perfume if you can't smell it. 🌹
Did you try again and ask if others can smell it? Maybe you became nose blind to it? Thanks for the review
A*Men Fantasm is available in the 100 ML size on the Muglar website. The 50 MLS sold out.
Nice one🅾️man
Do you think it’s more L’Oréal or IFRA that is responsible for this?
Weird, other reviewers have said good things about the performance 🤔
Does Fantasm smell like Angel Iced Star or Alien Goddess at all?
I definitely have to smell a perfume on me. Why buy it then?
Mugler should hire John Pegg (Kerosene fragrances)
L'Oreal's Fantasm sounds like a miss. Especially for the anticipated prices.
I'll stick with Ultra Red, Star Man Nebula, and Insurrection Wild 2. Even Animale Animale. Much cheaper and way more variety with decent performance.
Well, there's that. I've never gotten into Angel, and with this review I'm not keen to try🤷🏾
I can't stand angel the original. But this is good.
So disappointing!
I had them in my cart on the USA site, and then the coupon wouldn't work, and then we hit the after-action report part of your video, and I just deleted everything in the cart, sighed, and made a cocktail.
I wasnt impress when i try it. Dont pay that price not worth it. Ill stick to the og.
Men's R.L. Polo Blue EDT is the Absolute worst for any projection in a fragrance at all what so ever! Can't even smell it after spraying on. It's disgraceful really, & of course paid well over $100.00 for the large size, & stuck w/ it. :(
Both Fantasms are just ok not what I wanted
Perfumes without projection and longevity are just a waste of money for me.
Would you say A men can be worn by women?
Of course, I have known many women who used to wear A*Men and have known many men who wear Angel! :)
I AM HOPING THEY BRING BACK THE FIRST REAL ANGEL FOR WOMEN!!! IT WAS SOOOO GGOOOD!! They also need to bring back the other chocolate one(can’t remember the name) it was awesome and was only sold a year or so. Anywhoo, thank you for the review.
It’s a lot of searching hunting state sales stores that sell this continued and vintage Fragrances but very very tough sadly. 🥲
Does anyone know anyone good spots for fragrances in NYC?
Deja View
I dont get the inspiration for the name... fantasm and its frutty? So odd.. hahaha
Oooohoo
I was literally in the checkout process with the video playing picture in picture, and I heard the record scratch and immediately stopped.
I didn’t like Angel Elixir either.
That’s disappointing to hear, I was looking forward to a men fantasm. But if it’s a skin scent I’ll just save my $$$
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So annoyed at the prices they charge for designer now & there is no guts to it. Also cannot get on the middle eastern perfume houses & they come with that petrol smell that requires maceration. In some cases they never improve & I have thrown them out. They must be pumping them out so quick they have not had time to mature at all.
I'd rather get Animale Animale. It's way cheaper and I get more volume.
They should have brought back Pure Zest, Pure Malt, and Pure Havane.
Looks like fall back to clones dupes like Star Man Nebula and Insurrection 2 Wild.
Pass. Ignore. Thank you for the review.
The 70th😂 its a 1996 release...
Oh god,loreal ruined Angel once again. Where's Quentin Bisch when we need him
It’s truly insulting to the Mugler name and staining his reputation. They’re just using his name.
Get used to disappointment ---- Westley Man In Black - The Princess Bride
A*Men Fantasm is ok..nothing amazing
I am not even curious about TM since they have changed the formulas and name.Deception; even body 🧴; the dna 🧬 the structure was perfect all each of them.
Now in this year,all of parfumies without performance. Loreal is really bad. This parfume is not good😞
Never understood why they got rid of the Styrax that in my opinion gave that significant Tar note
Is it smellwise comparable to A*Men or other notes?
Same here with Amgel 😂 One of those scents that drove me nurs. The trail was so secy and intense
Please compare A*Men and the new one side by side 🫶
Such a shame they but herr their frags so mich. It was my all day for many many years and as you said A*Men started my frag journey
Fantasm is not good, way too sweet, cloying..like Tom Ford Noir anthrazit with sweet caramel 🫣🤮 no one likes it here in germany.. whaat? this has nothing to do with original A Men Never 👎
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Sebastian my wife says she wore ANGEL Perfume in 1994 as a teenager when she found it luved the fragrance right away but sooo sad she says she has never found another that she luved as much as Angel just like your mum she hoped this would. be different but no just another DUD she is sooo disappointed thot this one might be the one 😢 she says she has never found another perfume like it people followed her in the street wanting to know what it was and going shopping they followed her around the shops wanting to know she is devastated 😔💚🏴