A*Men vs A*Men Pure Malt Creation
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
A*MenChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
A*Men Pure Malt CreationChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
A*Men4/8
A*Men Pure Malt Creation4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Community sentiment
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Longevity
- A*Men
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men
- Value for money
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Versatility
- A*Men
- Note pyramid (duration)
- A*Men
- Fragranxe ranking
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A*MenMuglerA*Men Pure Malt CreationMuglerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes
Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%
4.56/ 5 · 772 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
10,654 votes
71%Love
21%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
772 votes
Category winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA*Men
SillageA*Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
coffee69%
woody61%
woody100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
caramel77%
whiskey69%
fruity61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both warm spicy, sweet and caramel
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
LavenderMintFruity and Spicy NotesCorianderGreen NotesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberSandalwoodMusk
Notes
CaramelWhiskeyFruity and Spicy NotesVanillaCoffeeHoneyMilkPatchouliBenzoinAmberSandalwoodCoriander
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerA*MenLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring21
Summer11
Fall69
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Spring33
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day59
Night100
Category winnerA*MenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#839
PerfumerJacques Huclier
Launched—
Reviews209
Overall rank#263
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews138
Category winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMugler 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…
Reviews →Mugler A*Men Pure Malt Creation delivers a rich, boozy gourmand experience centered on toasted oak barrels and peaty malt. The opening hits immediately with dark whiskey, sweet candied fruit, and a sharp dash of bergamot. It feels heady. As the initial alcohol rush settles over twenty minutes, sticky caramel and warm …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, A*Men or A*Men Pure Malt Creation?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes; A*Men Pure Malt Creation is rated 4.56/5 from 772 votes. Choose A*Men for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose A*Men Pure Malt Creation for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, A*Men or A*Men Pure Malt Creation?
A*Men lasts longest (A*Men 85/100, A*Men Pure Malt Creation 82/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A*Men or A*Men Pure Malt Creation?
A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, A*Men Pure Malt Creation 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A*Men and A*Men Pure Malt Creation smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Fruity and Spicy Notes, Coriander, Caramel and Patchouli.
Is A*Men or A*Men Pure Malt Creation 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 Malt Creation suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A*Men and A*Men Pure Malt Creation?
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 Malt Creation features Caramel, Whiskey, Fruity and Spicy Notes, Vanilla and Coffee.
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