Is Armaf Radical Brown a dupe of Mugler A*Men Pure Malt?
A*Men Pure Malt EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2009 | Year | 2019 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Radical Brown EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- A*Men Pure Malt
- Radical Brown
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
A legendary boozy-fruity masterpiece, Pure Malt is mourned by many since its discontinuation, but loved dearly by those lucky enough to still own a bottle. It's a divisive scent, though, with its unique maltiness not for everyone.
This one's a proper wild card, mate. For some, it's a budget hero delivering a banging cherry-tobacco vibe; for others, it's a weakling that vanishes quicker than your last fiver. Buyer beware, and prepare for a maceration journey if you want the best out of it.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Amber
23%
vs
31%
Cedar
15%
vs
20%
Fruity Notes
49%
Malt
30%
Peat
28%
Orange
26%
Vanilla
25%
Bergamot
25%
Musk
22%
Whisky
20%
Patchouli
18%
Coffee
17%
Cinnamon
43%
Tobacco
37%
Pepper
31%
Labdanum
27%
Lemon
27%
Incense
23%
Lavender
22%
Vetiver
21%
Geranium
18%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and distinct boozy-fruity character make it ideal for dates and formal evening events. While some find it versatile enough for casual wear, its richness makes it less suitable for the office or active use.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its sweet, warm spicy, and tobacco-heavy profile, coupled with variable but often moderate projection, makes it less suited for a professional office environment. It shines on dates and casual evening outings due to its inviting and sensual nature, but could also work for less stuffy formal events in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 12 notes, including Cedar, Amber
Adds bergamot and coffee, drops cinnamon and geranium
Where to buy
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