Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Malt vs Hysteric

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 6,916 ratings analysed

4 wins

A*Men Pure Malt

Mugler

4.466,663 votes

Rank #716 FruityWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Hysteric

Laurent Mazzone Parfums

3.96253 votes

Rank #18,169 Warm SpicyCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Malt takes 4 of 6 categories.

A*Men Pure Malt
Choose it for a fruity and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Hysteric
Choose it for a warm spicy and coffee character. Wins on sillage & projection.

A*Men Pure Malt4/6

Hysteric1/6

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Pure Malt
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A*Men Pure Malt
Sillage & projection: Hysteric
Value for money: A*Men Pure Malt
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
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

HystericLaurent Mazzone Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 6,663 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 253 votes

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Pure Malt

SillageHysteric

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value30

Category winnerA*Men Pure MaltBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

whiskey90%

woody80%

sweet70%

earthy60%

warm spicy50%

warm spicy100%

coffee90%

woody80%

whiskey70%

sweet60%

cacao50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both whiskey, woody and warm spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

WhiskeyTiramisuRoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

CacaoCoffeePatchouli

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer10

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

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

Men15

Unisex55

Women30

Date 44%Party 27%Casual 18%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#18,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Laurent Mazzone Parfums Hysteric smells like an indulgent dessert enjoyed at a dimly lit bar counter late at night. The fragrance opens with a brief burst of mandarin orange and zesty bergamot spiced with crushed green cardamom. Within minutes, the spotlight shifts to a thick pour of oaky whiskey and powdery tiramisu,…

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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 Hysteric?

A*Men Pure Malt takes 4 of 6 categories. A*Men Pure Malt is rated 4.46/5 from 6,663 votes; Hysteric is rated 3.96/5 from 253 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Malt for a fruity and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Hysteric for a warm spicy and coffee character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Malt or Hysteric?

They last about the same: A*Men Pure Malt 73/100, Hysteric 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Malt or Hysteric?

Projection is very close: Hysteric 62/100, A*Men Pure Malt 61/100 for sillage.

Do A*Men Pure Malt and Hysteric smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share whiskey, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Whiskey, Patchouli and Coffee.

Is A*Men Pure Malt or Hysteric better for summer or winter?

A*Men Pure Malt suits evening wear; Hysteric suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Pure Malt and Hysteric?

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. Hysteric has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Whiskey, Tiramisu, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cacao, Coffee and Patchouli.