A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir vs A*Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
83%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A*Men takes 6 of 8 categories.
A*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirChoose it for a leather and sweet character. Best in winter, evening wear.
A*MenChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir0/8
A*Men6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- A*Men
- Community sentiment
- A*Men
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men
- Value for money
- A*Men
- Versatility
- A*Men
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- A*Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirMuglerA*MenMuglerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 930 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes
Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerA*MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
930 votes
47%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
10,654 votes
Category winnerA*MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageA*Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA*MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
caramel77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
coffee69%
woody61%
Scent match83%Very similar · both sweet, warm spicy and caramel
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LeatherMintLavenderFruity NotesCorianderBergamotGreen Notes
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberMuskSandalwood
Top20-30 mins
LavenderMintFruity and Spicy NotesCorianderGreen NotesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberSandalwoodMusk
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring18
Summer8
Fall0
Winter100
Day24
Night100
Spring21
Summer11
Fall69
Winter100
Day37
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#1,555
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews200
Overall rank#1,074
PerfumerJacques Huclier
Launched—
Reviews209
Category winnerA*MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDo 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…
Reviews →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…
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 Pure Leather Pure Cuir or A*Men?
A*Men takes 6 of 8 categories. A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is rated 3.92/5 from 930 votes; A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir for a leather and sweet character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose A*Men for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or A*Men?
They last about the same: A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 85/100, A*Men 85/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or A*Men?
A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir and A*Men smell similar?
Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and caramel accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Coriander and Bergamot.
Is A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or A*Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, A*Men is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is the stronger pick. A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir suits evening wear; A*Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir and A*Men?
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. 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.
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