Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Malt Creation vs Piccolo

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 782 ratings analysed

4 wins

A*Men Pure Malt Creation

Mugler

4.56772 votes

Rank #263 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Piccolo

Pisello Parfum

3.0010 votes

Rank #58,701 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Malt Creation takes 4 of 5 categories.

A*Men Pure Malt Creation
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Piccolo
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A*Men Pure Malt Creation4/5

Piccolo1/5

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Pure Malt Creation
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A*Men Pure Malt Creation
Sillage & projection: A*Men Pure Malt Creation
Value for money: Piccolo
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

PiccoloPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 772 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 3%Had 13%Want 84%

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

30%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

40%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Pure Malt Creation

SillageA*Men Pure Malt Creation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPiccoloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

caramel77%

whiskey69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

honey84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet 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

Top

ClovesCinnamonGingerPlumGrapefruitBergamotAppleVanilla

Heart

NutmegCardamomMintCoffeeNeroliHazelnut

Base

HoneyPepperMuskJasminePatchouliCaramelCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Vanilla, Coffee and Honey. 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

Spring100

Summer17

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews138

Overall rank#58,701

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Piccolo by Pisello Parfum mixes bright grapefruit and warm cloves in a complex blend. Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia crafted this fragrance to transition from a citrus splash into a cozy hazelnut and honey base. It fits casual autumn days when you want a distinct, spicy scent that hugs the skin without overwhelmin…

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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 Piccolo?

A*Men Pure Malt Creation takes 4 of 5 categories. A*Men Pure Malt Creation is rated 4.56/5 from 772 votes; Piccolo is rated 3.00/5 from 10 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 Piccolo for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

A*Men Pure Malt Creation lasts longest (A*Men Pure Malt Creation 82/100, Piccolo 68/100), based on community performance votes.

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

A*Men Pure Malt Creation projects furthest (A*Men Pure Malt Creation 70/100, Piccolo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Caramel, Vanilla, Coffee and Honey.

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

A*Men Pure Malt Creation suits evening wear; Piccolo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

A*Men Pure Malt Creation features Caramel, Whiskey, Fruity and Spicy Notes, Vanilla and Coffee. Piccolo has top notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Ginger and Plum, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Mint and Coffee, a base of Honey, Pepper, Musk and Jasmine.