A*Men Pure Malt Creation vs Wish
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation takes 6 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.
WishChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
A*Men Pure Malt Creation6/8
Wish1/8
- 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
- Wish
- Versatility
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- 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 CreationMuglerWishChopardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 772 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.68/ 5 · 5,698 votes
Have 52%Had 48%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
24%Love
46%Like
6%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate
5,698 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 winnerWishBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
caramel77%
whiskey69%
fruity61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
lactonic69%
honey61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both sweet, caramel and fruity
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
Top15-30 mins
CoconutStrawberryGooseberryBlack locustPearBlack CurrantBrazilian RosewoodHoneysuckle
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneyMilkOrchidHeliotropeVioletOsmanthusMagnoliaJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
CaramelVanillaPatchouliToffeeIncenseSandalwoodAmberTonka Bean
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day59
Night100
Spring27
Summer15
Fall0
Winter100
Day84
Night100
Category winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationMost 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#2,105
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched1997
Reviews204
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 →Wish by Chopard is a rich, sugary comfort scent built around caramel, warm milk, and sweet vanilla. It hits you first with wild strawberry, tart gooseberry, and coconut before softening into golden honey and powdery violet. Earthy patchouli and light incense ground the base so the sugar never turns shrill. Wear it on …
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 Wish?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation takes 6 of 8 categories. A*Men Pure Malt Creation is rated 4.56/5 from 772 votes; Wish is rated 3.68/5 from 5,698 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 Wish for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Malt Creation or Wish?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation lasts longest (A*Men Pure Malt Creation 82/100, Wish 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A*Men Pure Malt Creation or Wish?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation projects furthest (A*Men Pure Malt Creation 70/100, Wish 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A*Men Pure Malt Creation and Wish smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, caramel and fruity accords. Common notes include Caramel, Vanilla, Honey and Milk.
Is A*Men Pure Malt Creation or Wish better for summer or winter?
For summer, Wish is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men Pure Malt Creation is the stronger pick. A*Men Pure Malt Creation suits evening wear; Wish suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A*Men Pure Malt Creation and Wish?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation features Caramel, Whiskey, Fruity and Spicy Notes, Vanilla and Coffee. Wish has top notes of Coconut, Strawberry, Gooseberry and Black locust, heart notes of Honey, Milk, Orchid and Heliotrope, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli and Toffee.
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