The Taste of Fragrance A*Men vs A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
The Taste of Fragrance A*MenChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
A*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirChoose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men4/8
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
- Community sentiment
- The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
- Longevity
- A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
- Value for money
- A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
- Versatility
- The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
- Note pyramid (duration)
- A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The Taste of Fragrance A*MenMuglerA*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirMuglerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 739 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 930 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
30%Like
1%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
739 votes
44%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate
930 votes
Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
SillageA*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA*Men Pure Leather Pure CuirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
vanilla90%
coffee80%
aromatic70%
woody60%
patchouli50%
leather100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
caramel77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, vanilla and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CorianderLavenderMintBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Chili PepperPatchouliVirginia Cedar
Base8-12 hrs
CoffeeVanilleTonka BeanMusk
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 seasonSpring33
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day47
Night100
Spring18
Summer8
Fall0
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,257
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews137
Overall rank#1,327
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews200
Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMugler launched The Taste of Fragrance A*Men in 2011 to bridge high perfumery with culinary flavor. The result is fascinating. You get a sudden rush of fresh mint, bergamot, and lavender on the first spray. That coolness vanishes fast. A distinct blast of crushed red chili pepper takes center stage, blending straight …
Reviews →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…
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, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. The Taste of Fragrance A*Men is rated 4.22/5 from 739 votes; A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir is rated 3.92/5 from 930 votes. Choose The Taste of Fragrance A*Men for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir for a leather and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir?
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir lasts longest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 85/100, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir?
A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir projects furthest (A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir 74/100, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Taste of Fragrance A*Men and A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Lavender, Mint and Bergamot.
Is The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir better for summer or winter?
For summer, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men is the stronger pick. For winter, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men is the stronger pick. The Taste of Fragrance A*Men suits evening wear; A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Taste of Fragrance A*Men and A*Men Pure Leather Pure Cuir?
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men has top notes of Coriander, Lavender, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Chili Pepper, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar, a base of Coffee, Vanille, Tonka Bean 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.
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