Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Malt vs Spiritcask

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 6,959 ratings analysed

6 wins

A*Men Pure Malt

Mugler

4.466,663 votes

Rank #716 FruityWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Spiritcask

Jorum Studio

4.04296 votes

Rank #27,262 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Malt takes 6 of 7 categories.

A*Men Pure Malt
Choose it for a fruity and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Spiritcask
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

A*Men Pure Malt6/7

Spiritcask1/7

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Pure Malt
Community sentiment: A*Men Pure Malt
Longevity: A*Men Pure Malt
Sillage & projection: A*Men Pure Malt
Value for money: A*Men Pure Malt
Versatility: Spiritcask
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

SpiritcaskJorum Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 6,663 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 296 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

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

43%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

296 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Pure Malt

SillageA*Men Pure Malt

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value51

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%

woody100%

sweet86%

whiskey72%

vanilla58%

warm spicy44%

fruity30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · 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

Top

WhiskeyPearChamomileCognacRum

Heart

MaltYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

Vanilla AbsoluteMapleOakCacaoCedarGuaiac WoodLactonesLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMalt, Whiskey and Cedar. 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

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSpiritcaskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

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

Men19

Unisex72

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#27,262

PerfumerEuan McCall

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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Spiritcask by Jorum Studio captures the cozy, woody atmosphere of an empty scotch barrel. It combines heavy splashes of aged whiskey and rum with a softer pear sweetness, drying down to a rich, resinous vanilla base on the skin. This scent is built for cool autumn evenings and makes a distinct impression during firesi…

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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 Spiritcask?

A*Men Pure Malt takes 6 of 7 categories. A*Men Pure Malt is rated 4.46/5 from 6,663 votes; Spiritcask is rated 4.04/5 from 296 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Malt for a fruity and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Spiritcask for a woody and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

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

A*Men Pure Malt lasts longest (A*Men Pure Malt 73/100, Spiritcask 66/100), based on community performance votes.

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

A*Men Pure Malt projects furthest (A*Men Pure Malt 61/100, Spiritcask 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Pure Malt and Spiritcask smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, whiskey and sweet accords. Common notes include Malt, Whiskey and Cedar.

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

For summer, A*Men Pure Malt 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 Spiritcask?

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. Spiritcask has top notes of Whiskey, Pear, Chamomile and Cognac, heart notes of Malt, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Maple, Oak and Cacao.