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A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir vs Mink

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

Updated 935 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir

    Choose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Mink

    Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir3/4
Mink1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Sillage & projection
Mink
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
MinkINVERSO PROFUMI
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 930 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%
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

80%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate90
Category winners

LongevityA*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir

SillageMink

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value50
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%
amber100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

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
CorianderBergamotCognacPear
Heart
CamelliaCarrotHoneyCloveRoseMint
Base
SandalwoodVanillaBenzoinIncenseAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesMint, Coriander, Bergamot and Honey. 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
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
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
Unisex67
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#32,683

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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…

Reviews →

Mink by INVERSO PROFUMI is a unisex fragrance that balances gourmand sweetness with aromatic depth. It features a bright opening of cognac and pear, settling into a heart of honey and clove, before resting on a warm base of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a skin-focused, comforting scent ideal for everyday wear in coole…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

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

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir takes 3 of 4 categories. A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is rated 3.92/5 from 930 votes; Mink is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir for a leather and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mink for a amber and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir lasts longest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 85/100, Mink 80/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

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

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Coriander, Bergamot and Honey.

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

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

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

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. Mink has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot, Cognac and Pear, heart notes of Camellia, Carrot, Honey and Clove, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin and Incense.

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