A*Men Pure Malt Creation vs Nombre Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation takes 5 of 7 categories.
A*Men Pure Malt CreationChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nombre NoirChoose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.
A*Men Pure Malt Creation5/7
Nombre Noir1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Value for money
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Versatility
- Nombre Noir
- 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 CreationMuglerNombre NoirShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 772 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
4.48/ 5 · 126 votes
Have 83%Had 17%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
62%Love
30%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
126 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA*Men Pure Malt Creation
SillageA*Men Pure Malt Creation
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%
aromatic100%
floral92%
woody84%
rose77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody 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
Top
AldehydesPalisander RosewoodCorianderMarjoramBergamot
Heart
Damask RoseOsmanthusGeraniumCarnationOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
HoneyVetiverSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanBenzoinAmber
InformationalShared notesHoney, Benzoin, Amber and Sandalwood. 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 seasonSpring33
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day59
Night100
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNombre NoirMost 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#26,330
PerfumerJean-Yves Leroy, Serge Lutens
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Nombre Noir by Shiseido is a legendary creation that immediately sets itself apart through a dark, ink-like damask rose. The opening combines a sharp blast of aldehydes with green marjoram and palisander rosewood, creating a cold, mysterious atmosphere. As it warms on the skin, a rich ylang-ylang and powdery orris roo…
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 Nombre Noir?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation takes 5 of 7 categories. A*Men Pure Malt Creation is rated 4.56/5 from 772 votes; Nombre Noir is rated 4.48/5 from 126 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Malt Creation for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nombre Noir for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Malt Creation or Nombre Noir?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation lasts longest (A*Men Pure Malt Creation 82/100, Nombre Noir 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A*Men Pure Malt Creation or Nombre Noir?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation projects furthest (A*Men Pure Malt Creation 70/100, Nombre Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A*Men Pure Malt Creation and Nombre Noir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Honey, Benzoin, Amber and Sandalwood.
Is A*Men Pure Malt Creation or Nombre Noir 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. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A*Men Pure Malt Creation and Nombre Noir?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation features Caramel, Whiskey, Fruity and Spicy Notes, Vanilla and Coffee. Nombre Noir has top notes of Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Coriander and Marjoram, heart notes of Damask Rose, Osmanthus, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Honey, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.
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