A*Men Pure Malt Creation vs Shahoor Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%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, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Shahoor ElixirChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
A*Men Pure Malt Creation5/7
Shahoor Elixir2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Community sentiment
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Longevity
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Value for money
- Shahoor Elixir
- Versatility
- Shahoor Elixir
- 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 CreationMuglerShahoor ElixirAl AbsarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 772 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
4.35/ 5 · 207 votes
Have 88%Had 12%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
59%Love
30%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
196 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
SillageA*Men Pure Malt Creation
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShahoor ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
caramel77%
whiskey69%
fruity61%
citrus100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
caramel77%
amber69%
lactonic61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both sweet and caramel
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
LemonCaramelRum
Heart
MilkOrange Blossom
Base
VanillaAmberMuskBenzoin
InformationalShared notesCaramel, Vanilla, Milk and Benzoin. 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
Spring100
Summer87
Fall88
Winter65
Day–
Night–
Category winnerShahoor ElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#230
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews138
Overall rank#2,580
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews34
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 →Shahoor Elixir is a bright, dessert-leaning citrus gourmand that many people buy as an affordable alternative to Dolce and Gabbana Devotion. Expect a lemony opening that can read like candied zest, then a creamy milk and orange blossom heart, settling into vanilla, amber and benzoin. On some skin the lemon can start s…
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 Shahoor Elixir?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation takes 5 of 7 categories. A*Men Pure Malt Creation is rated 4.56/5 from 772 votes; Shahoor Elixir is rated 4.35/5 from 207 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 Shahoor Elixir for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Malt Creation or Shahoor Elixir?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation lasts longest (A*Men Pure Malt Creation 82/100, Shahoor Elixir 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A*Men Pure Malt Creation or Shahoor Elixir?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation projects furthest (A*Men Pure Malt Creation 70/100, Shahoor Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A*Men Pure Malt Creation and Shahoor Elixir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Caramel, Vanilla, Milk and Benzoin.
Is A*Men Pure Malt Creation or Shahoor Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Shahoor Elixir 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 Shahoor Elixir?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation features Caramel, Whiskey, Fruity and Spicy Notes, Vanilla and Coffee. Shahoor Elixir has top notes of Lemon, Caramel and Rum, heart notes of Milk and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Benzoin.
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