A*Men Pure Malt vs Velvet Sugar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A*Men Pure Malt takes 5 of 7 categories.
A*Men Pure MaltChoose it for a fruity and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Velvet SugarChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
A*Men Pure Malt5/7
Velvet Sugar2/7
- 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
- Velvet Sugar
- Versatility
- Velvet Sugar
- 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 MaltMuglerVelvet SugarBath & Body WorksWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.46/ 5 · 6,663 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
4.23/ 5 · 322 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerA*Men Pure MaltRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
29%Like
2%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
6,663 votes
40%Love
49%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
322 votes
Category winnerA*Men Pure MaltMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA*Men Pure Malt
SillageA*Men Pure Malt
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVelvet SugarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
whiskey90%
woody80%
sweet70%
earthy60%
warm spicy50%
sweet100%
fruity83%
vanilla48%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Fruity NotesOrangeBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
MaltWhiskeyPatchouliCoffeeCedar
Base6-8+ hrs
PeatVanillaAmberMusk
Top
Wild StrawberryNectarinePear BlossomApple
Heart
Whipped CreamWhiskeyYellow PlumCoffeePink JasmineFreesiaHoneysuckle
Base
SugarVanillaCaramelMuskAmberTolu Balsam
InformationalShared notesWhiskey, Coffee, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for A*Men Pure Malt, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day37
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter78
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVelvet SugarMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#716
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews207
Overall rank#26,436
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2020
Reviews0
Category winnerA*Men Pure MaltHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA 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…
Reviews →Velvet Sugar by Bath & Body Works is a sweet, playful gourmand that centers on notes of wild strawberry and creamy custard. Designed for casual, everyday wear, this fragrance offers a cheerful, youthful scent profile that performs well during lighthearted spring outings. It is a sugary, fun treat focused on immediate …
Reviews →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.
Guided comparison
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, A*Men Pure Malt or Velvet Sugar?
A*Men Pure Malt takes 5 of 7 categories. A*Men Pure Malt is rated 4.46/5 from 6,663 votes; Velvet Sugar is rated 4.23/5 from 322 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 Velvet Sugar for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Malt or Velvet Sugar?
A*Men Pure Malt lasts longest (A*Men Pure Malt 73/100, Velvet Sugar 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A*Men Pure Malt or Velvet Sugar?
A*Men Pure Malt projects furthest (A*Men Pure Malt 61/100, Velvet Sugar 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A*Men Pure Malt and Velvet Sugar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Whiskey, Coffee, Vanilla and Amber.
Is A*Men Pure Malt or Velvet Sugar 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 Velvet Sugar?
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. Velvet Sugar has top notes of Wild Strawberry, Nectarine, Pear Blossom and Apple, heart notes of Whipped Cream, Whiskey, Yellow Plum and Coffee, a base of Sugar, Vanilla, Caramel and Musk.
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