Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Wood vs Caos Calmo

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,178 ratings analysed

3 wins

A*Men Pure Wood

Mugler

4.071,168 votes

Rank #26,806 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Caos Calmo

Natvm Parfvm

4.2010 votes

Rank #47,690 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Wood takes 3 of 5 categories.

A*Men Pure Wood
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Caos Calmo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

A*Men Pure Wood3/5

Caos Calmo2/5

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Pure Wood
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Caos Calmo
Sillage & projection: Caos Calmo
Value for money: A*Men Pure Wood
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A*Men Pure Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A*Men Pure WoodMugler

Caos CalmoNatvm Parfvm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 1,168 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 90%

Category winnerA*Men Pure WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,168 votes

60%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCaos Calmo

SillageCaos Calmo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value45

Category winnerA*Men Pure WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla88%

warm spicy77%

patchouli65%

aromatic53%

coffee42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OakVanillaPatchouliCoffeeCypress

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PineEucalyptusSaffronStar AniseGingerLemon

Heart

LeatherLavenderCardamomAppleVioletPalisander Rosewood

Base

CypressBenzoinTonka BeanCaramelCoffeeVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Patchouli, Coffee and Cypress. Durations are only published for A*Men Pure Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

Date 30%Casual 28%Work 25%Party 17%

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA*Men Pure WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler A*Men Pure Wood swaps the aggressive tar opening of the original 1996 pillar for raw, aromatic oak lumber and fresh cypress needles. The first spray releases a brisk, slightly astringent blast before settling into warm roasted coffee beans. Creamy bourbon vanilla softens the edges. Earthy patchouli anchors the …

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Caos Calmo by Natvm Parfvm merges forest freshness with a sweet, resinous warmth. This oriental fougere balances pine, eucalyptus, and star anise against a decadent base of caramel, coffee, and vanilla. It functions as a versatile, year-round scent that thrives in casual outdoor settings or social evening gatherings w…

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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, A*Men Pure Wood or Caos Calmo?

A*Men Pure Wood takes 3 of 5 categories. A*Men Pure Wood is rated 4.07/5 from 1,168 votes; Caos Calmo is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Wood for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Caos Calmo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Wood or Caos Calmo?

Caos Calmo lasts longest (Caos Calmo 73/100, A*Men Pure Wood 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Wood or Caos Calmo?

Caos Calmo projects furthest (Caos Calmo 71/100, A*Men Pure Wood 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Pure Wood and Caos Calmo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Patchouli, Coffee and Cypress.

Is A*Men Pure Wood or Caos Calmo better for summer or winter?

A*Men Pure Wood suits evening wear; Caos Calmo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Pure Wood and Caos Calmo?

A*Men Pure Wood features Oak, Vanilla, Patchouli, Coffee and Cypress. Caos Calmo has top notes of Pine, Eucalyptus, Saffron and Star Anise, heart notes of Leather, Lavender, Cardamom and Apple, a base of Cypress, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Caramel.