A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir vs Rayhaan Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rayhaan Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.
A*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirChoose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rayhaan ElixirChoose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir2/7
Rayhaan Elixir5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Rayhaan Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Rayhaan Elixir
- Longevity
- A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
- Value for money
- Rayhaan Elixir
- Versatility
- Rayhaan Elixir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rayhaan Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirMuglerRayhaan ElixirRayhaanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 930 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.09/ 5 · 893 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
Category winnerRayhaan ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
930 votes
62%Love
22%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
5%Hate
825 votes
Category winnerRayhaan ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
SillageA*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRayhaan ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
caramel77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
vanilla100%
amber90%
aromatic80%
green70%
fresh spicy60%
lavender50%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LeatherMintLavenderFruity NotesCorianderBergamotGreen Notes
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberMuskSandalwood
Top
MintBergamot
Heart
LavenderBenzoin
Base
VanillaTonka
InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender, Bergamot and Vanilla. 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 seasonSpring18
Summer8
Fall0
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Spring34
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRayhaan ElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,296
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews200
Overall rank#607
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews126
Category winnerRayhaan ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDo 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 →Rayhaan Elixir hits the scene as a bold, vanilla-heavy fragrance that bridges the gap between fresh and cozy. With its prominent mint opening that settles into a smooth tonka and benzoin base, this scent is engineered for those who want a noticeable presence in cooler weather. It is a versatile, sweet-leaning option t…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or Rayhaan Elixir?
Rayhaan Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is rated 3.92/5 from 930 votes; Rayhaan Elixir is rated 4.09/5 from 893 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir for a leather and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rayhaan Elixir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or Rayhaan Elixir?
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir lasts longest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 85/100, Rayhaan Elixir 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or Rayhaan Elixir?
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir projects furthest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 74/100, Rayhaan Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir and Rayhaan Elixir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Bergamot and Vanilla.
Is A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir or Rayhaan Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Rayhaan Elixir 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 Rayhaan Elixir?
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. Rayhaan Elixir has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla and Tonka.
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