Fragrance comparison

AMen vs AMen Pure Leather Pure Cuir

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 11,584 ratings analysed

3 wins

A*Men

Mugler

4.0210,654 votes

Rank #381 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

83%scent match

Very similar

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir

Mugler

3.92930 votes

LeatherSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

A*Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Choose it for a leather and sweet character. Best in winter, evening wear.

A*Men3/4

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir0/4

Ratings & consensus: A*Men
Community sentiment: A*Men
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: A*Men
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Not scored

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

A*MenMugler

A*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes

Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 930 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerA*MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

29%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

10,654 votes

44%Love

29%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

930 votes

Category winnerA*MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

vanilla77%

coffee69%

woody61%

leather100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

caramel77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match83%Very similar · both warm spicy, sweet and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

LavenderMintFruity and Spicy NotesCorianderGreen NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

LeatherMintLavenderFruity NotesCorianderBergamotGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberMuskSandalwood

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring21

Summer11

Fall69

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring18

Summer8

Fall0

Winter100

Day24

Night100

Category winnerA*MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex19

Women2

Party 39%Date 30%Casual 20%Work 10%

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Party 37%Date 33%Casual 21%Work 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#381

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rankUnranked

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerNot enough dataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler A*Men is a legendary collision of cool aromatic herbs and dark sugary warmth. The first spray punches hard. Crisp peppermint and sharp lavender cut through the air with a brisk, almost metallic bite. Give it ten minutes. Once the initial shock settles, thick toasted caramel, earthy patchouli, and bitter roasted…

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Do not overspray this. Mugler A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is a dense, unapologetic wall of scent that grabs attention immediately. The opening hits with a punch of bitter mint, bergamot, and a distinct rubbery leather note that softens quickly. Within twenty minutes, the fragrance shifts into familiar territory. Gooe…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, AMen or AMen Pure Leather Pure Cuir?

A*Men takes 3 of 4 categories. A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes; A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is rated 3.92/5 from 930 votes. Choose A*Men for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir for a leather and sweet character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do AMen and AMen Pure Leather Pure Cuir smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Coriander and Green Notes.

Is AMen or AMen Pure Leather Pure Cuir better for summer or winter?

For summer, A*Men is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men is the stronger pick. A*Men suits evening wear; A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AMen and AMen Pure Leather Pure Cuir?

A*Men has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Fruity and Spicy Notes and Coriander, heart notes of Caramel, Patchouli, Honey and Milk, a base of Coffee, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin. A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir has top notes of Leather, Mint, Lavender and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Caramel, Patchouli, Honey and Milk, a base of Coffee, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.