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A*Men Pure Malt Creation vs MI'RAJ

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

Updated 778 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • A*Men Pure Malt Creation

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • MI'RAJ

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

A*Men Pure Malt Creation2/4
MI'RAJ2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
MI'RAJ
Sillage & projection
MI'RAJ
Value for money
A*Men Pure Malt Creation
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
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
MI'RAJEXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.56/ 5 · 772 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
4.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 7%Had 4%Want 89%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate89
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate96
Category winners

LongevityMI'RAJ

SillageMI'RAJ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value69
¤ Price value13
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%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
fruity77%
balsamic69%
sweet61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and sweet

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

Top
PepperRhubarbCoffeeStrawberryCaramelCardamomCinnamonPlum
Heart
IrisRoseJasmineGeraniumHoneyMilk
Base
CedarAgarwood (Oud)Peru BalsamTolu BalsamPatchouliAmbergrisCivetOakmoss
InformationalShared notesCaramel, Coffee, Honey and Milk. Durations are only published for A*Men Pure Malt Creation, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day59
Night100
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men90
Unisex9
Women1
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews138

Overall rank#39,364

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

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 …

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MI'RAJ by EXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions opens with a surprising rush of sweet ripe strawberry, tart rhubarb, dark roasted coffee, and warm cinnamon over melted caramel. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals creamy steamed milk, golden honey, soft iris, and velvety rose petals. The base ancho…

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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 MI'RAJ?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. A*Men Pure Malt Creation is rated 4.56/5 from 772 votes; MI'RAJ is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Malt Creation for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose MI'RAJ for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

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

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

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

MI'RAJ projects furthest (MI'RAJ 75/100, A*Men Pure Malt Creation 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Pure Malt Creation and MI'RAJ smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Caramel, Coffee, Honey and Milk.

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

A*Men Pure Malt Creation suits evening wear; MI'RAJ suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

A*Men Pure Malt Creation features Caramel, Whiskey, Fruity and Spicy Notes, Vanilla and Coffee. MI'RAJ has top notes of Pepper, Rhubarb, Coffee and Strawberry, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud), Peru Balsam and Tolu Balsam.

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