Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Wood vs Killer Angelic Elixir

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,171 ratings analysed

A*Men Pure Wood

Mugler

4.071,168 votes

Rank #26,806 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Killer Angelic Elixir

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #54,983 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Killer Angelic Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories.

A*Men Pure Wood
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Killer Angelic Elixir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

A*Men Pure Wood1/5

Killer Angelic Elixir3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Killer Angelic Elixir
Sillage & projection: Killer Angelic Elixir
Value for money: Killer Angelic Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
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

Killer Angelic ElixirThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 1,168 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 43%Had 4%Want 52%

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

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKiller Angelic Elixir

SillageKiller Angelic Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerKiller Angelic ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla88%

warm spicy77%

patchouli65%

aromatic53%

coffee42%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

whiskey84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OakVanillaPatchouliCoffeeCypress

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MaltFruity NotesSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliBergamotCinnamonVanillaPralineOrangeCoffeeCognac

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Party 34%Casual 17%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,983

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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Killer Angelic Elixir by The Dua Brand blends the sweet cognac warmth of Kilian Angels Share with the peaty whiskey kick of Mugler Pure Malt into a rich, boozy gourmand. Right away, you get a rush of aged liquor, bright orange zest, and hot cinnamon that smells like walking into a cozy holiday gathering. As it settles…

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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 Killer Angelic Elixir?

Killer Angelic Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories. A*Men Pure Wood is rated 4.07/5 from 1,168 votes; Killer Angelic Elixir is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Wood for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Killer Angelic Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Wood or Killer Angelic Elixir?

Killer Angelic Elixir lasts longest (Killer Angelic Elixir 80/100, A*Men Pure Wood 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Wood or Killer Angelic Elixir?

Killer Angelic Elixir projects furthest (Killer Angelic Elixir 75/100, A*Men Pure Wood 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Pure Wood and Killer Angelic Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Patchouli and Coffee.

Is A*Men Pure Wood or Killer Angelic Elixir better for summer or winter?

A*Men Pure Wood suits evening wear; Killer Angelic Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Pure Wood and Killer Angelic Elixir?

A*Men Pure Wood features Oak, Vanilla, Patchouli, Coffee and Cypress. Killer Angelic Elixir features Malt, Fruity Notes, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.