Free Yourself vs A*Men Pure Malt Creation
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation takes 5 of 5 categories.
Free YourselfChoose it for a amber and floral character.
A*Men Pure Malt CreationChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Free Yourself0/5
A*Men Pure Malt Creation5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Value for money
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Fragranxe ranking
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Free YourselfThe Dua BrandA*Men Pure Malt CreationMuglerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
4.56/ 5 · 772 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
33%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
71%Love
21%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
772 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA*Men Pure Malt Creation
SillageA*Men Pure Malt Creation
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
floral92%
vanilla84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
honey61%
woody100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
caramel77%
whiskey69%
fruity61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OsmanthusBergamotAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinJasmineCaramelAmberHoneyMusk
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
CaramelWhiskeyFruity and Spicy NotesVanillaCoffeeHoneyMilkPatchouliBenzoinAmberSandalwoodCoriander
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring33
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day59
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,824
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#263
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews138
Category winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFree Yourself by The Dua Brand is a dense gourmand blend that pairs heavy sweetness with dark resinous wood. It launches with thick golden honey and rich caramel, cut slightly by a brief flash of bergamot citrus. As the overt sugar settles, a floral layer of osmanthus and jasmine emerges, bridging the rich opening int…
Reviews →Mugler A*Men Pure Malt Creation delivers a rich, boozy gourmand experience centered on toasted oak barrels and peaty malt. The opening hits immediately with dark whiskey, sweet candied fruit, and a sharp dash of bergamot. It feels heady. As the initial alcohol rush settles over twenty minutes, sticky caramel and warm …
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, Free Yourself or A*Men Pure Malt Creation?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation takes 5 of 5 categories. Free Yourself is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; A*Men Pure Malt Creation is rated 4.56/5 from 772 votes. Choose Free Yourself for a amber and floral character. Choose A*Men Pure Malt Creation for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Free Yourself or A*Men Pure Malt Creation?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation lasts longest (A*Men Pure Malt Creation 82/100, Free Yourself 20/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Free Yourself or A*Men Pure Malt Creation?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation projects furthest (A*Men Pure Malt Creation 70/100, Free Yourself 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Free Yourself and A*Men Pure Malt Creation smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Benzoin, Caramel and Amber.
Is Free Yourself or A*Men Pure Malt Creation better for summer or winter?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Free Yourself and A*Men Pure Malt Creation?
Free Yourself features Osmanthus, Bergamot, Agarwood, Vanilla and Benzoin. A*Men Pure Malt Creation features Caramel, Whiskey, Fruity and Spicy Notes, Vanilla and Coffee.
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