Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir vs MI'RAJ

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 936 ratings analysed

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir

Mugler

3.92930 votes

Rank #1,555 LeatherSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

MI'RAJ

EXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.836 votes

Rank #38,388 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Choose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
MI'RAJ
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir2/4

MI'RAJ2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MI'RAJ
Sillage & projection: MI'RAJ
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

MI'RAJEXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 930 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 7%Had 4%Want 89%

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

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityMI'RAJ

SillageMI'RAJ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value13

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%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and sweet

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

PepperRhubarbCoffeeStrawberryCaramelCardamomCinnamonPlum

Heart

IrisRoseJasmineGeraniumHoneyMilk

Base

CedarAgarwood (Oud)Peru BalsamTolu BalsamPatchouliAmbergrisCivetOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Patchouli, Honey and Milk. 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

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#38,388

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

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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MI'RAJ by EXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions opens with a surprising rush of sweet ripe strawberry, tart rhubarb, dark roasted coffee, and warm cinnamon over melted caramel. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals creamy steamed milk, golden honey, soft iris, and velvety rose petals. The base ancho…

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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 MI'RAJ?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is rated 3.92/5 from 930 votes; MI'RAJ is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir for a leather and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose MI'RAJ for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or MI'RAJ?

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

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or MI'RAJ?

Projection is very close: MI'RAJ 75/100, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 74/100 for sillage.

Do A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir and MI'RAJ smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Caramel, Patchouli, Honey and Milk.

Is A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or MI'RAJ better for summer or winter?

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir suits evening wear; MI'RAJ suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir and MI'RAJ?

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. MI'RAJ has top notes of Pepper, Rhubarb, Coffee and Strawberry, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud), Peru Balsam and Tolu Balsam.