Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir vs Error 404: Elixir of Tux

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 930 ratings analysed

4 wins

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir

Mugler

3.92930 votes

Rank #1,555 LeatherSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Error 404: Elixir of Tux

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #76,238 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir takes 4 of 4 categories.

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Choose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Error 404: Elixir of Tux
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character.

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir4/4

Error 404: Elixir of Tux0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Sillage & projection: A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Value for money: A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
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

Error 404: Elixir of TuxThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 930 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

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 value25

Category winnerA*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

caramel77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · 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

BergamotLavenderMint

Heart

Lily of the ValleyBlack PepperViolet LeafTonka BeanCorianderVanillaBenzoinHoney

Base

PatchouliTobaccoAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender, Coriander and Bergamot. 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

Day24

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Party 37%Date 33%Casual 21%Work 8%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#76,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Error 404: Elixir of Tux reads like a dressed-up aromatic amber with mint, lavender, bergamot, vanilla, tobacco and patchouli doing most of the work. The one available wearer impression describes it as especially good in the air, with a sexy, night-out feel. Based on the note structure and that early comparison, this …

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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 lasts longer, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or Error 404: Elixir of Tux?

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir lasts longest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 85/100, Error 404: Elixir of Tux 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or Error 404: Elixir of Tux?

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir projects furthest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 74/100, Error 404: Elixir of Tux 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir and Error 404: Elixir of Tux smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Coriander and Bergamot.

Is A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or Error 404: Elixir of Tux better for summer or winter?

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 Error 404: Elixir of Tux?

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. Error 404: Elixir of Tux has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Black Pepper, Violet Leaf and Tonka Bean, a base of Patchouli, Tobacco and Amber.