A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir vs Date Caramel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir takes 5 of 8 categories.
A*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirChoose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Date CaramelChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir5/8
Date Caramel2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
- Value for money
- Date Caramel
- Versatility
- Date Caramel
- 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 CuirMuglerDate CaramelPARIS CORNERWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 930 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.80/ 5 · 271 votes
Have 41%Had 6%Want 54%
Category winnerA*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
930 votes
40%Love
27%Like
15%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate
271 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
SillageA*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDate CaramelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
caramel77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
sweet100%
vanilla88%
caramel77%
warm spicy65%
coffee53%
amber42%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla 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
Top15 to 30 minutes
DatesCoffeeOrange
Heart2 to 4 hours
CaramelSugarBenzoin
Base5 to 10 hours
VanillaAmberSandalwood
Category winnerA*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring18
Summer8
Fall0
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Spring19
Summer7
Fall100
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Category winnerDate CaramelMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,300
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews200
Overall rank#6,314
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews69
Category winnerA*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirHigher 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 →Date Caramel by PARIS CORNER is a dense oriental vanilla fragrance centered on deep sweetness and roasted warmth. The scent opens with a burst of sweet dates, bitter dark coffee, and a faint slice of orange. As the initial sharpness settles, thick caramel and melted sugar blend into warm benzoin resin, creating a rich…
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 Date Caramel?
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir takes 5 of 8 categories. A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is rated 3.92/5 from 930 votes; Date Caramel is rated 3.80/5 from 271 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir for a leather and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Date Caramel for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or Date Caramel?
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir lasts longest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 85/100, Date Caramel 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or Date Caramel?
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir projects furthest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 74/100, Date Caramel 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir and Date Caramel smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and caramel accords. Common notes include Caramel, Coffee, Vanilla and Benzoin.
Is A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or Date Caramel 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; Date Caramel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir and Date Caramel?
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. Date Caramel has top notes of Dates, Coffee and Orange, heart notes of Caramel, Sugar and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.
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