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A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir vs A*Men Stellar

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

Updated 1,245 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

  • A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir

    Choose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • A*Men Stellar

    Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir4/8
A*Men Stellar4/8
Ratings & consensus
A*Men Stellar
Community sentiment
A*Men Stellar
Longevity
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Sillage & projection
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Value for money
A*Men Stellar
Versatility
A*Men Stellar
Note pyramid (duration)
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Fragranxe ranking
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
A*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirMugler
A*Men StellarMugler
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 930 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.99/ 5 · 315 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerA*Men StellarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate

930 votes

47%Love
26%Like
12%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate

315 votes

Category winnerA*Men StellarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityA*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir

SillageA*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value53
Category winnerA*Men StellarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
leather100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
caramel77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
amber92%
coffee84%
green77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
LeatherMintLavenderFruity NotesCorianderBergamotGreen Notes
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberMuskSandalwood
Top20-40 mins
PistachioBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderMint
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanCoffeeStyraxMusk
Category winnerA*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring18
Summer8
Fall0
Winter100
Day24
Night100
Spring64
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day56
Night100
Category winnerA*Men StellarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men92
Unisex8
Women0
Party 37%Date 33%Casual 21%Work 8%
Men75
Unisex21
Women4
Date 35%Casual 26%Party 24%Work 15%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#6,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnerA*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Mugler A*Men Stellar delivers a bold twist on the iconic gourmand line by leading with roasted pistachio and bright Italian bergamot. The first spray reveals an immediate nutty sweetness that quickly meets crisp French lavender and cool garden mint. As the fragrance warms on your skin, rich roasted coffee and dark ton…

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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, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or A*Men Stellar?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is rated 3.92/5 from 930 votes; A*Men Stellar is rated 3.99/5 from 315 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir for a leather and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose A*Men Stellar for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or A*Men Stellar?

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir lasts longest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 85/100, A*Men Stellar 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or A*Men Stellar?

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir projects furthest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 74/100, A*Men Stellar 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir and A*Men Stellar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Bergamot and Coffee.

Is A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or A*Men Stellar better for summer or winter?

For summer, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 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 Stellar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir and A*Men Stellar?

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 Stellar has top notes of Pistachio and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Mint, a base of Tonka Bean, Coffee, Styrax and Musk.

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