Is Nusuk Eshq a dupe of Mugler A*Men Pure Malt?
A*Men Pure Malt EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2009 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Eshq EDP
While both share sweet, woody, and warm spicy elements, they diverge significantly. A*Men Pure Malt offers a boozy-fruity experience with a distinctive malt note that sets it apart. Eshq, in contrast, is a rose-oud fragrance with saffron and vanilla, fitting into the broader Middle Eastern style. Pure Malt is discontinued and harder to find, and its malt note isn't universally loved. Eshq is more accessible and caters to those who prefer a classic Arabian profile. If you enjoy unique gourmands, choose Pure Malt; for a budget-friendly rose-oud, Eshq is the better pick.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- A*Men Pure Malt
- Eshq
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a unique, boozy gourmand fragrance.
- You enjoy the distinct aroma of malt.
- You appreciate discontinued cult classics.
- You want a fragrance that stands out.
- You prefer classic rose-oud combinations.
- You want an affordable Arabian fragrance.
- You enjoy saffron and vanilla notes.
- You want a mass-appealing fragrance.
- You like Middle Eastern fragrance profiles.
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.
A budget Arabian rose-and-oud composition where saffron and vanilla soften the dense floral-woody core, sitting in the same lane as the wider Middle Eastern rose-oud category without claiming a single specific original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Vanilla
25%
vs
41%
Amber
23%
vs
41%
Musk
22%
vs
32%
Fruity Notes
49%
Malt
30%
Peat
28%
Orange
26%
Bergamot
25%
Whisky
20%
Patchouli
18%
Coffee
17%
Cedar
15%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The sweet rose, oud and vanilla heart lands warmest in autumn and winter where the amber base anchors the composition; reads too dense and sweet in summer heat.
Occasions
Moderate projection and the romantic rose-vanilla profile make it a confident date and evening choice; warm enough for cool-weather casual but the sweet density limits sport wear.
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 3 of its 12 notes, including Amber, Musk, Vanilla
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops oud and rose
Where to buy
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