A*Men Pure Malt Creation vs A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation takes 5 of 8 categories.
A*Men Pure Malt CreationChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
A*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirChoose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
A*Men Pure Malt Creation5/8
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Community sentiment
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Longevity
- A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
- Value for money
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Versatility
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Note pyramid (duration)
- A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
- 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 CreationMuglerA*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirMuglerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 772 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 930 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate71%Love
21%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
772 votes
44%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
930 votes
Category winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
SillageA*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
caramel77%
whiskey69%
fruity61%
leather100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
caramel77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both sweet, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
CaramelWhiskeyFruity and Spicy NotesVanillaCoffeeHoneyMilkPatchouliBenzoinAmberSandalwoodCoriander
No top / heart / base split published
Top15-30 mins
LeatherMintLavenderFruity NotesCorianderBergamotGreen Notes
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberMuskSandalwood
Category winnerA*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day59
Night100
Spring18
Summer8
Fall0
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Category winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#263
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews138
Overall rank#1,327
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews200
Category winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMugler 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 →Do not overspray this. Mugler A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is a dense, unapologetic wall of scent that grabs attention immediately. The opening hits with a punch of bitter mint, bergamot, and a distinct rubbery leather note that softens quickly. Within twenty minutes, the fragrance shifts into familiar territory. Gooe…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, A*Men Pure Malt Creation or A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation takes 5 of 8 categories. A*Men Pure Malt Creation is rated 4.56/5 from 772 votes; A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is rated 3.92/5 from 930 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 Pure Leather Pure Cuir for a leather and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Malt Creation or A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir?
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir lasts longest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 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 Pure Leather Pure Cuir?
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir projects furthest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 74/100, A*Men Pure Malt Creation 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A*Men Pure Malt Creation and A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Caramel, Vanilla, Coffee and Honey.
Is A*Men Pure Malt Creation or A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir better for summer or winter?
For summer, A*Men Pure Malt Creation 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 Pure Leather Pure Cuir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A*Men Pure Malt Creation and A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation features Caramel, Whiskey, Fruity and Spicy Notes, Vanilla and Coffee. A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir has top notes of Leather, Mint, Lavender and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Caramel, Patchouli, Honey and Milk, a base of Coffee, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.
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