Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir vs Nombre Noir

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,056 ratings analysed

4 wins

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir

Mugler

3.92930 votes

Rank #1,555 LeatherSweet

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Nombre Noir

Shiseido

4.48126 votes

Rank #25,773 AromaticFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir takes 4 of 7 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.
Nombre Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir4/7

Nombre Noir3/7

Ratings & consensus: Nombre Noir
Community sentiment: Nombre Noir
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: Nombre Noir
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

Nombre NoirShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 930 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.48/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerNombre NoirRating 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

62%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

126 votes

Category winnerNombre NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate87

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 value46

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%

floral92%

woody84%

rose77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match28%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

AldehydesPalisander RosewoodCorianderMarjoramBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseOsmanthusGeraniumCarnationOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

HoneyVetiverSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Honey and Jasmine. 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

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNombre NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#25,773

PerfumerJean-Yves Leroy, Serge Lutens

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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Nombre Noir by Shiseido is a legendary creation that immediately sets itself apart through a dark, ink-like damask rose. The opening combines a sharp blast of aldehydes with green marjoram and palisander rosewood, creating a cold, mysterious atmosphere. As it warms on the skin, a rich ylang-ylang and powdery orris roo…

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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 Nombre Noir?

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir takes 4 of 7 categories. A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is rated 3.92/5 from 930 votes; Nombre Noir is rated 4.48/5 from 126 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir for a leather and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nombre Noir for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

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

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir lasts longest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 85/100, Nombre Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.

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

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir projects furthest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 74/100, Nombre Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir and Nombre Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Honey and Jasmine.

Is A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or Nombre Noir 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. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Nombre Noir has top notes of Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Coriander and Marjoram, heart notes of Damask Rose, Osmanthus, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Honey, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.