Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Wood vs Fórmula 2

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,172 ratings analysed

3 wins

A*Men Pure Wood

Mugler

4.071,168 votes

Rank #26,806 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Fórmula 2

Paco Fernandez Fragrances

4.254 votes

Rank #49,313 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Wood takes 3 of 4 categories.

A*Men Pure Wood
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fórmula 2
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

A*Men Pure Wood3/4

Fórmula 21/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A*Men Pure Wood
Sillage & projection: A*Men Pure Wood
Value for money: Fórmula 2
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

Fórmula 2Paco Fernandez Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 1,168 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Pure Wood

SillageA*Men Pure Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFórmula 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla88%

warm spicy77%

patchouli65%

aromatic53%

coffee42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match41%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

CilantroGingerGreen TeaRosemary

Heart

LavenderSandalwoodMintJuniper BerriesCypressAtlas Cedar

Base

TobaccoIncensePatchouliCoffeeCoumarinAmberCinnamonIso E Super

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, 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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

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

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,313

PerfumerFrancisco Fernández

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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Fórmula 2 by Paco Fernandez Fragrances kicks off with a sharp herbal burst of rosemary, freshly cut cilantro, and spicy ginger before settling into deep coniferous woods. The initial brisk green tea and juniper berries transition smoothly into resinous Atlas cedar and dark cypress. As the wear develops, warm base note…

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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 Fórmula 2?

A*Men Pure Wood takes 3 of 4 categories. A*Men Pure Wood is rated 4.07/5 from 1,168 votes; Fórmula 2 is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Wood for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fórmula 2 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Wood or Fórmula 2?

A*Men Pure Wood lasts longest (A*Men Pure Wood 69/100, Fórmula 2 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Wood or Fórmula 2?

A*Men Pure Wood projects furthest (A*Men Pure Wood 61/100, Fórmula 2 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Pure Wood and Fórmula 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Coffee and Cypress.

Is A*Men Pure Wood or Fórmula 2 better for summer or winter?

A*Men Pure Wood suits evening wear; Fórmula 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Pure Wood and Fórmula 2?

A*Men Pure Wood features Oak, Vanilla, Patchouli, Coffee and Cypress. Fórmula 2 has top notes of Cilantro, Ginger, Green Tea and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender, Sandalwood, Mint and Juniper Berries, a base of Tobacco, Incense, Patchouli and Coffee.