A*Men Pure Wood vs L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.
A*Men Pure WoodChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
L'Amour Absolu Extrait de ParfumChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
A*Men Pure Wood3/7
L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum
- Longevity
- L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men Pure Wood
- Value for money
- A*Men Pure Wood
- Versatility
- L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum
- 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 WoodMuglerL'Amour Absolu Extrait de ParfumWelton LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 1,168 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.28/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 28%Had 5%Want 67%
Category winnerL'Amour Absolu Extrait de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
1,168 votes
52%Love
30%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
50 votes
Category winnerL'Amour Absolu Extrait de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum
SillageA*Men Pure Wood
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA*Men Pure WoodBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
vanilla88%
warm spicy77%
patchouli65%
aromatic53%
coffee42%
warm spicy100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
cinnamon77%
amber69%
rum61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OakVanillaPatchouliCoffeeCypress
No top / heart / base split published
Top
CinnamonCoffeePlum
Heart
RumOakKashmir wood
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaAmberSandalowoodMusk
InformationalShared notesOak, Vanilla and Coffee. Durations are only published for A*Men Pure Wood, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring51
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day71
Night100
Spring29
Summer19
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerL'Amour Absolu Extrait de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,806
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,519
PerfumerChristian Provenzano, John-Paul Welton
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerA*Men Pure WoodHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMugler 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 …
Reviews →L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum opens with a sharp burst of spicy cinnamon and dark coffee, softened quickly by a juicy plum note. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance transitions into a boozy heart of rum mixed with dry oak and cashmeran, creating a velvety, comforting woodiness. The dry-down settles into a sweet …
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 Wood or L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum?
L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. A*Men Pure Wood is rated 4.07/5 from 1,168 votes; L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.28/5 from 50 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Wood for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Wood or L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum?
L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum 72/100, A*Men Pure Wood 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A*Men Pure Wood or L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum?
A*Men Pure Wood projects furthest (A*Men Pure Wood 61/100, L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A*Men Pure Wood and L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Oak, Vanilla and Coffee.
Is A*Men Pure Wood or L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men Pure Wood is the stronger pick. A*Men Pure Wood suits evening wear; L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A*Men Pure Wood and L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum?
A*Men Pure Wood features Oak, Vanilla, Patchouli, Coffee and Cypress. L'Amour Absolu Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Cinnamon, Coffee and Plum, heart notes of Rum, Oak and Kashmir wood, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalowood.
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