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A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir vs Wish

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

Updated 6,628 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir

    Choose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Wish

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir6/8
Wish2/8
Ratings & consensus
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Community sentiment
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Longevity
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Sillage & projection
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Value for money
Wish
Versatility
Wish
Note pyramid (duration)
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
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
WishChopard
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 930 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.68/ 5 · 5,698 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
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

24%Love
46%Like
6%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate

5,698 votes

Category winnerA*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate67
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 value71
Category winnerWishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
leather100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
caramel77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
lactonic69%
honey61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, caramel and vanilla

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
Top15-30 mins
CoconutStrawberryGooseberryBlack locustPearBlack CurrantBrazilian RosewoodHoneysuckle
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneyMilkOrchidHeliotropeVioletOsmanthusMagnoliaJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
CaramelVanillaPatchouliToffeeIncenseSandalwoodAmberTonka Bean
Category winnerA*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring18
Summer8
Fall0
Winter100
Day24
Night100
Spring27
Summer15
Fall0
Winter100
Day42
Night100
Category winnerWishMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men92
Unisex8
Women0
Party 37%Date 33%Casual 21%Work 8%
Men1
Unisex7
Women92
Date 33%Casual 29%Party 23%Work 15%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#2,048

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched1997

Reviews204

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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Wish by Chopard is a rich, sugary comfort scent built around caramel, warm milk, and sweet vanilla. It hits you first with wild strawberry, tart gooseberry, and coconut before softening into golden honey and powdery violet. Earthy patchouli and light incense ground the base so the sugar never turns shrill. Wear it on …

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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 Wish?

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir takes 6 of 8 categories. A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is rated 3.92/5 from 930 votes; Wish is rated 3.68/5 from 5,698 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir for a leather and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Wish for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

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

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir lasts longest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 85/100, Wish 69/100), based on community performance votes.

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

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir projects furthest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 74/100, Wish 63/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, caramel and vanilla accords. Common notes include Caramel, Patchouli, Honey and Milk.

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

For summer, Wish 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; Wish suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Wish has top notes of Coconut, Strawberry, Gooseberry and Black locust, heart notes of Honey, Milk, Orchid and Heliotrope, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli and Toffee.

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