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A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir vs Elixir

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

Updated 1,128 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir

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

  • Elixir

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

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir2/7
Elixir5/7
Ratings & consensus
Elixir
Community sentiment
Elixir
Longevity
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Sillage & projection
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Value for money
Elixir
Versatility
Elixir
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
A*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirMugler
ElixirAtralia
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 930 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.43/ 5 · 198 votes
Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%
Category winnerElixirRating 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

74%Love
16%Like
5%Ok
2%Dislike
3%Hate

180 votes

Category winnerElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate89
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 value84
Category winnerElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
leather100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
caramel77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
amber100%
vanilla91%
aromatic83%
sweet74%
green65%
fresh spicy56%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet 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
Top
MintLavenderBergamot
Heart
AmberBenzoinPineapple
Base
VanillaTonka BeanMusk
InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender, Bergamot and Vanilla. Durations are only published for A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring18
Summer8
Fall0
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Spring50
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men92
Unisex8
Women0
Men78
Unisex18
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,296

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerElixirHigher 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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Atralia Elixir opens with a cool mint and lavender lift, then settles into warm amber, vanilla and tonka with a sweet, slightly spicy feel. Reviews consistently describe a smooth, masculine-leaning dry down, strong projection, and solid cold-weather appeal. If you like rich sweet aromatics and can go easy on sprays, t…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or Elixir?

Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is rated 3.92/5 from 930 votes; Elixir is rated 4.43/5 from 198 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir for a leather and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Elixir for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

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

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir lasts longest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 85/100, Elixir 77/100), based on community performance votes.

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

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir projects furthest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 74/100, Elixir 67/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Bergamot and Vanilla.

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

For summer, Elixir 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. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Elixir has top notes of Mint, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Benzoin and Pineapple, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Musk.

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