The Taste of Fragrance A*Men vs A*Men Pure Malt Creation
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation takes 5 of 8 categories.
The Taste of Fragrance A*MenChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
A*Men Pure Malt CreationChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Taste of Fragrance A*Men1/8
A*Men Pure Malt Creation5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Community sentiment
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Longevity
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
- Versatility
- Tie
- Note pyramid (duration)
- The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
- Fragranxe ranking
- A*Men Pure Malt Creation
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The Taste of Fragrance A*MenMuglerA*Men Pure Malt CreationMuglerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 739 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
4.56/ 5 · 772 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
30%Like
1%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
739 votes
71%Love
21%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
772 votes
Category winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA*Men Pure Malt Creation
SillageTie
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 bothwarm spicy100%
vanilla90%
coffee80%
aromatic70%
woody60%
patchouli50%
woody100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
caramel77%
whiskey69%
fruity61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both warm spicy 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
Notes
CaramelWhiskeyFruity and Spicy NotesVanillaCoffeeHoneyMilkPatchouliBenzoinAmberSandalwoodCoriander
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day47
Night100
Spring33
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day59
Night100
Category winnerTieMost 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#263
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews138
Category winnerA*Men Pure Malt CreationHigher 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 →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, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or A*Men Pure Malt Creation?
A*Men Pure Malt Creation takes 5 of 8 categories. The Taste of Fragrance A*Men is rated 4.22/5 from 739 votes; A*Men Pure Malt Creation is rated 4.56/5 from 772 votes. Choose The Taste of Fragrance A*Men for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose A*Men Pure Malt Creation for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or A*Men Pure Malt Creation?
They last about the same: A*Men Pure Malt Creation 82/100, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or A*Men Pure Malt Creation?
Projection is very close: The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 70/100, A*Men Pure Malt Creation 70/100 for sillage.
Do The Taste of Fragrance A*Men and A*Men Pure Malt Creation smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Patchouli and Coffee.
Is The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or A*Men Pure Malt Creation 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 Malt Creation suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Taste of Fragrance A*Men and A*Men Pure Malt Creation?
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 Malt Creation features Caramel, Whiskey, Fruity and Spicy Notes, Vanilla and Coffee.
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