Fragrance comparison

AMen Pure Tonka vs AMen Kryptomint

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 3,712 ratings analysed

7 wins

A*Men Pure Tonka

Mugler

4.312,057 votes

Rank #702 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

A*Men Kryptomint

Mugler

4.121,655 votes

Rank #2,182 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Tonka takes 7 of 8 categories.

A*Men Pure Tonka
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
A*Men Kryptomint
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A*Men Pure Tonka7/8

A*Men Kryptomint1/8

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Pure Tonka
Community sentiment: A*Men Pure Tonka
Longevity: A*Men Pure Tonka
Sillage & projection: A*Men Pure Tonka
Value for money: A*Men Pure Tonka
Versatility: A*Men Kryptomint
Note pyramid (duration): A*Men Pure Tonka
Fragranxe ranking: A*Men Pure Tonka

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

A*Men Pure TonkaMugler

A*Men KryptomintMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 2,057 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 1,655 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerA*Men Pure TonkaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

2,057 votes

43%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

1,655 votes

Category winnerA*Men Pure TonkaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Pure Tonka

SillageA*Men Pure Tonka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value47

Category winnerA*Men Pure TonkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

coffee84%

sweet77%

cacao69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

patchouli77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Mint

Heart2-4 hrs

Lavender

Base8-12+ hrs

Tonka BeanCoffeeCacaoVanillaLicoricePatchouli

Top15-30 mins

MintSage

Heart2-3 hrs

Geranium

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliChocolateTonka BeanVanillaCoffee

Category winnerA*Men Pure TonkaLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring21

Summer8

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day100

Night53

Category winnerA*Men KryptomintMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex30

Women2

Date 35%Party 32%Casual 23%Work 10%

Men70

Unisex28

Women2

Casual 40%Work 27%Date 20%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#702

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#2,182

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerA*Men Pure TonkaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler A*Men Pure Tonka delivers an unapologetic hit of dark roasted coffee, toasted tonka bean, and bittersweet cacao. It opens with an unexpected flicker of cool mint before giving way to aromatic lavender and thick vanilla syrup. Do not overspray this. The scent is dense, warm, and heavy, wrapping the skin like a f…

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Mugler A*Men Kryptomint opens with an icy shockwave of peppermint and herbal sage. The blast is crisp. Solvent lift burns off in two minutes, giving way to a smooth heart of green geranium. Underneath that frozen chill sits the recognizable Mugler foundation: earthy patchouli, dark chocolate, and creamy vanilla bean. …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, AMen Pure Tonka or AMen Kryptomint?

A*Men Pure Tonka takes 7 of 8 categories. A*Men Pure Tonka is rated 4.31/5 from 2,057 votes; A*Men Kryptomint is rated 4.12/5 from 1,655 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Tonka for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose A*Men Kryptomint for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, AMen Pure Tonka or AMen Kryptomint?

A*Men Pure Tonka lasts longest (A*Men Pure Tonka 80/100, A*Men Kryptomint 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AMen Pure Tonka or AMen Kryptomint?

A*Men Pure Tonka projects furthest (A*Men Pure Tonka 71/100, A*Men Kryptomint 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AMen Pure Tonka and AMen Kryptomint smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mint, Tonka Bean, Coffee and Vanilla.

Is AMen Pure Tonka or AMen Kryptomint better for summer or winter?

For summer, A*Men Pure Tonka is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men Pure Tonka is the stronger pick. A*Men Pure Tonka suits evening wear; A*Men Kryptomint suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AMen Pure Tonka and AMen Kryptomint?

A*Men Pure Tonka has top notes of Mint, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Coffee, Cacao and Vanilla. A*Men Kryptomint has top notes of Mint and Sage, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Chocolate, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.