Fragrance comparison

AMen Stellar vs AMen Pure Leather Pure Cuir

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 1,245 ratings analysed

A*Men Stellar

Mugler

3.99315 votes

Rank #6,020 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir

Mugler

3.92930 votes

Rank #1,510 LeatherSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

A*Men Stellar
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Choose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

A*Men Stellar4/8

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir4/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A*Men StellarMugler

A*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 315 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 930 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerA*Men StellarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

315 votes

44%Love

29%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

930 votes

Category winnerA*Men StellarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir

SillageA*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value51

Category winnerA*Men StellarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

coffee84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

leather100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

caramel77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

PistachioBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderMint

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanCoffeeStyraxMusk

Top15-30 mins

LeatherMintLavenderFruity NotesCorianderBergamotGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberMuskSandalwood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring18

Summer8

Fall0

Winter100

Day24

Night100

Category winnerA*Men StellarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

Date 35%Casual 26%Party 24%Work 15%

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Party 37%Date 33%Casual 21%Work 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#1,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerA*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler A*Men Stellar delivers a bold twist on the iconic gourmand line by leading with roasted pistachio and bright Italian bergamot. The first spray reveals an immediate nutty sweetness that quickly meets crisp French lavender and cool garden mint. As the fragrance warms on your skin, rich roasted coffee and dark ton…

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Do not overspray this. Mugler A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is a dense, unapologetic wall of scent that grabs attention immediately. The opening hits with a punch of bitter mint, bergamot, and a distinct rubbery leather note that softens quickly. Within twenty minutes, the fragrance shifts into familiar territory. Gooe…

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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 Stellar or AMen Pure Leather Pure Cuir?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. A*Men Stellar is rated 3.99/5 from 315 votes; A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is rated 3.92/5 from 930 votes. Choose A*Men Stellar for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir for a leather and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, AMen Stellar or AMen Pure Leather Pure Cuir?

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir lasts longest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 85/100, A*Men Stellar 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AMen Stellar or AMen Pure Leather Pure Cuir?

A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir projects furthest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 74/100, A*Men Stellar 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AMen Stellar and AMen Pure Leather Pure Cuir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Mint and Tonka Bean.

Is AMen Stellar or AMen Pure Leather Pure Cuir better for summer or winter?

For summer, A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men Stellar is the stronger pick. A*Men Stellar suits evening wear; A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AMen Stellar and AMen Pure Leather Pure Cuir?

A*Men Stellar has top notes of Pistachio and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Mint, a base of Tonka Bean, Coffee, Styrax and Musk. A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir has top notes of Leather, Mint, Lavender and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Caramel, Patchouli, Honey and Milk, a base of Coffee, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.