A*Men Pure Malt Creation vs Date Caramel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
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 longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Date CaramelChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
A*Men Pure Malt Creation5/8
Date Caramel2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Community sentiment
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Longevity
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Date Caramel
- Versatility
- Date Caramel
- Note pyramid (duration)
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- 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 CreationMuglerDate CaramelPARIS CORNERWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 772 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.80/ 5 · 271 votes
Have 41%Had 6%Want 54%
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
40%Love
27%Like
15%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate
271 votes
Category winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA*Men Pure Malt Creation
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDate CaramelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
caramel77%
whiskey69%
fruity61%
sweet100%
vanilla88%
caramel77%
warm spicy65%
coffee53%
amber42%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, caramel and warm spicy
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 to 30 minutes
DatesCoffeeOrange
Heart2 to 4 hours
CaramelSugarBenzoin
Base5 to 10 hours
VanillaAmberSandalwood
Category winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day59
Night100
Spring19
Summer7
Fall100
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Category winnerDate CaramelMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#244
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews138
Overall rank#6,314
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews69
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 →Date Caramel by PARIS CORNER is a dense oriental vanilla fragrance centered on deep sweetness and roasted warmth. The scent opens with a burst of sweet dates, bitter dark coffee, and a faint slice of orange. As the initial sharpness settles, thick caramel and melted sugar blend into warm benzoin resin, creating a rich…
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 Date Caramel?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation takes 5 of 8 categories. A*Men Pure Malt Creation is rated 4.56/5 from 772 votes; Date Caramel is rated 3.80/5 from 271 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Malt Creation for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Date Caramel for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Malt Creation or Date Caramel?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation lasts longest (A*Men Pure Malt Creation 82/100, Date Caramel 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A*Men Pure Malt Creation or Date Caramel?
Projection is very close: A*Men Pure Malt Creation 70/100, Date Caramel 70/100 for sillage.
Do A*Men Pure Malt Creation and Date Caramel smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, caramel and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Caramel, Vanilla, Coffee and Benzoin.
Is A*Men Pure Malt Creation or Date Caramel 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; Date Caramel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A*Men Pure Malt Creation and Date Caramel?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation features Caramel, Whiskey, Fruity and Spicy Notes, Vanilla and Coffee. Date Caramel has top notes of Dates, Coffee and Orange, heart notes of Caramel, Sugar and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.
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