Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Malt vs Killer Angelic Elixir

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 6,666 ratings analysed

A*Men Pure Malt

Mugler

4.466,663 votes

Rank #716 FruityWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Killer Angelic Elixir

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #54,983 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Killer Angelic Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories.

A*Men Pure Malt
Choose it for a fruity and whiskey character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Killer Angelic Elixir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

A*Men Pure Malt1/5

Killer Angelic Elixir3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Killer Angelic Elixir
Sillage & projection: Killer Angelic Elixir
Value for money: Killer Angelic Elixir
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

Killer Angelic ElixirThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 6,663 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 43%Had 4%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKiller Angelic Elixir

SillageKiller Angelic Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value63

Category winnerKiller Angelic ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

whiskey90%

woody80%

sweet70%

earthy60%

warm spicy50%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

whiskey84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, whiskey 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

Notes

MaltFruity NotesSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliBergamotCinnamonVanillaPralineOrangeCoffeeCognac

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer10

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Party 34%Casual 17%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#54,983

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Killer Angelic Elixir by The Dua Brand blends the sweet cognac warmth of Kilian Angels Share with the peaty whiskey kick of Mugler Pure Malt into a rich, boozy gourmand. Right away, you get a rush of aged liquor, bright orange zest, and hot cinnamon that smells like walking into a cozy holiday gathering. As it settles…

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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 Killer Angelic Elixir?

Killer Angelic Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories. A*Men Pure Malt is rated 4.46/5 from 6,663 votes; Killer Angelic Elixir is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Malt for a fruity and whiskey character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Killer Angelic Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Malt or Killer Angelic Elixir?

Killer Angelic Elixir lasts longest (Killer Angelic Elixir 80/100, A*Men Pure Malt 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Malt or Killer Angelic Elixir?

Killer Angelic Elixir projects furthest (Killer Angelic Elixir 75/100, A*Men Pure Malt 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Pure Malt and Killer Angelic Elixir smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, whiskey and sweet accords. Common notes include Fruity Notes, Orange, Bergamot and Malt.

Is A*Men Pure Malt or Killer Angelic Elixir better for summer or winter?

A*Men Pure Malt suits evening wear; Killer Angelic Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Pure Malt and Killer Angelic Elixir?

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. Killer Angelic Elixir features Malt, Fruity Notes, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.