Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Malt vs Gioco all'Alba

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 6,838 ratings analysed

A*Men Pure Malt

Mugler

4.466,663 votes

Rank #716 FruityWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Gioco all'Alba

Bois 1920

3.66175 votes

Rank #9,403 WoodyWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gioco all'Alba takes 4 of 7 categories.

A*Men Pure Malt
Choose it for a fruity and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gioco all'Alba
Choose it for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

A*Men Pure Malt3/7

Gioco all'Alba4/7

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Pure Malt
Community sentiment: A*Men Pure Malt
Longevity: Gioco all'Alba
Sillage & projection: Gioco all'Alba
Value for money: Gioco all'Alba
Versatility: Gioco all'Alba
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A*Men Pure Malt

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

A*Men Pure MaltMugler

Gioco all'AlbaBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 6,663 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

Category winnerA*Men Pure MaltRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

29%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

6,663 votes

39%Love

22%Like

14%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

128 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityGioco all'Alba

SillageGioco all'Alba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value55

Category winnerGioco all'AlbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

whiskey90%

woody80%

sweet70%

earthy60%

warm spicy50%

woody100%

whiskey92%

sweet84%

tobacco77%

leather69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both whiskey, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesOrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

MaltWhiskeyPatchouliCoffeeCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

PeatVanillaAmberMusk

Top

WhiskeySaffron

Heart

TobaccoPeatSugarDavanaBoronia

Base

LeatherVanillaGuaiac WoodCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesWhiskey, Peat, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for A*Men Pure Malt, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer10

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring24

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGioco all'AlbaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Date 36%Party 31%Casual 21%Work 13%

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#9,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerA*Men Pure MaltHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A splash of candied orange, glazed red fruit, and bergamot greets you right off the spray. Within ten minutes, that bright citrus flash steps aside for something far deeper. Mugler A*Men Pure Malt centers on a rich pour of malted barley whiskey, brewed dark and aged inside charred oak casks. Earthy patchouli and roast…

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Gioco all'Alba opens with a dark whiskey and saffron effect, then settles into tobacco, smoke, leather, and sweet vanilla woods. It reads rich, boozy, and textured rather than fresh. This suits cold weather, evening wear, and anyone who enjoys bold niche perfumes with a smoky gourmand edge. Sample first if sharp alcoh…

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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 Malt or Gioco all'Alba?

Gioco all'Alba takes 4 of 7 categories. A*Men Pure Malt is rated 4.46/5 from 6,663 votes; Gioco all'Alba is rated 3.66/5 from 175 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Malt for a fruity and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gioco all'Alba for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Malt or Gioco all'Alba?

Gioco all'Alba lasts longest (Gioco all'Alba 82/100, A*Men Pure Malt 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Malt or Gioco all'Alba?

Gioco all'Alba projects furthest (Gioco all'Alba 73/100, A*Men Pure Malt 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Pure Malt and Gioco all'Alba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share whiskey, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Whiskey, Peat, Vanilla and Musk.

Is A*Men Pure Malt or Gioco all'Alba better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gioco all'Alba is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men Pure Malt is the stronger pick. A*Men Pure Malt suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Pure Malt and Gioco all'Alba?

A*Men Pure Malt has top notes of Fruity Notes, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Malt, Whiskey, Patchouli and Coffee, a base of Peat, Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Gioco all'Alba has top notes of Whiskey and Saffron, heart notes of Tobacco, Peat, Sugar and Davana, a base of Leather, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood.