Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir vs Piccolo

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 940 ratings analysed

4 wins

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir

Mugler

3.92930 votes

Rank #1,555 LeatherSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Piccolo

Pisello Parfum

3.0010 votes

Rank #57,422 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir takes 4 of 5 categories.

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Choose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Piccolo
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir4/5

Piccolo1/5

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Sillage & projection: A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Value for money: Piccolo
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

PiccoloPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 930 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 3%Had 13%Want 84%

Category winnerA*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirRating 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

30%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

40%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

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 value83

Category winnerPiccoloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

caramel77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

honey84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet 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

ClovesCinnamonGingerPlumGrapefruitBergamotAppleVanilla

Heart

NutmegCardamomMintCoffeeNeroliHazelnut

Base

HoneyPepperMuskJasminePatchouliCaramelCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Caramel and Patchouli. 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

Spring100

Summer17

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

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

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#57,422

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Piccolo by Pisello Parfum mixes bright grapefruit and warm cloves in a complex blend. Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia crafted this fragrance to transition from a citrus splash into a cozy hazelnut and honey base. It fits casual autumn days when you want a distinct, spicy scent that hugs the skin without overwhelmin…

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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 Piccolo?

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir takes 4 of 5 categories. A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is rated 3.92/5 from 930 votes; Piccolo is rated 3.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir for a leather and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Piccolo for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

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

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

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir projects furthest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 74/100, Piccolo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Caramel and Patchouli.

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

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

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

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. Piccolo has top notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Ginger and Plum, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Mint and Coffee, a base of Honey, Pepper, Musk and Jasmine.