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A*Men Pure Malt Creation vs A*Men

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

Updated 11,426 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

  • A*Men Pure Malt Creation

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • A*Men

    Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

A*Men Pure Malt Creation4/8
A*Men4/8
Ratings & consensus
A*Men Pure Malt Creation
Community sentiment
A*Men Pure Malt Creation
Longevity
A*Men
Sillage & projection
A*Men
Value for money
A*Men Pure Malt Creation
Versatility
A*Men
Note pyramid (duration)
A*Men
Fragranxe ranking
A*Men Pure Malt Creation

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
A*Men Pure Malt CreationMugler
A*MenMugler
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.56/ 5 · 772 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes
Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
71%Love
21%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate

772 votes

47%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate

10,654 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate89
⏱ Longevity85
〰 Sillage78
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityA*Men

SillageA*Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price value57
Category winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
caramel77%
whiskey69%
fruity61%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
coffee69%
woody61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both sweet, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins
LavenderMintFruity and Spicy NotesCorianderGreen NotesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberSandalwoodMusk
Category winnerA*MenLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day59
Night100
Spring21
Summer11
Fall69
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Category winnerA*MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men90
Unisex9
Women1
Men79
Unisex19
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews138

Overall rank#839

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler A*Men Pure Malt Creation delivers a rich, boozy gourmand experience centered on toasted oak barrels and peaty malt. The opening hits immediately with dark whiskey, sweet candied fruit, and a sharp dash of bergamot. It feels heady. As the initial alcohol rush settles over twenty minutes, sticky caramel and warm …

Reviews →

Mugler A*Men is a legendary collision of cool aromatic herbs and dark sugary warmth. The first spray punches hard. Crisp peppermint and sharp lavender cut through the air with a brisk, almost metallic bite. Give it ten minutes. Once the initial shock settles, thick toasted caramel, earthy patchouli, and bitter roasted…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A*Men Pure Malt Creation or A*Men?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. A*Men Pure Malt Creation is rated 4.56/5 from 772 votes; A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Malt Creation for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose A*Men for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

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

A*Men lasts longest (A*Men 85/100, A*Men Pure Malt Creation 82/100), based on community performance votes.

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

A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, A*Men Pure Malt Creation 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Pure Malt Creation and A*Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Caramel, Fruity and Spicy Notes, Vanilla and Coffee.

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

For summer, A*Men is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men Pure Malt Creation is the stronger pick. A*Men Pure Malt Creation suits evening wear; A*Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

A*Men Pure Malt Creation features Caramel, Whiskey, Fruity and Spicy Notes, Vanilla and Coffee. A*Men has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Fruity and Spicy Notes and Coriander, heart notes of Caramel, Patchouli, Honey and Milk, a base of Coffee, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.

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