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A*Men Pure Malt Eau de Parfum bottle A*Men Pure Malt EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
M Gender U
2009 Year 2026
££ Price Tier ££
Cocktail Hour Eau de Toilette bottle Cocktail Hour EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - A*Men Pure Malt EDP
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Cocktail Hour EDT
Seriously smooth and incredibly inviting, Cocktail Hour lives up to its name perfectly. This is a grown-up gourmand that’s hard not to adore, offering a comforting warmth that gets you noticed without trying too hard.
Favourite

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
A*Men Pure Malt EDP
Cocktail Hour EDT

Notes

Only in Cocktail Hour
Cherry 58% Citrus 42%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 17% vs 50%
Only in Cocktail Hour
Cognac 50%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 25% vs 36%
Amber 23% vs 36%
Only in A*Men Pure Malt
Peat 28% Musk 22%
Only in Cocktail Hour
Cedar 27%

Accords

A*Men Pure Malt Cocktail Hour
100%
Fruity
Amber
100%
45%
Vanilla
97%
Cherry
97%
91%
Whiskey
77%
Woody
74%
70%
Sweet
74%
55%
Earthy
Powdery
50%
45%
Patchouli
32%
Citrus
32%
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
45%
97%
97%
91%
Woody shared
77%
74%
Sweet shared
70%
74%
55%
50%
Patchouli shared
45%
32%
32%

Performance

A*Men Pure Malt Cocktail Hour
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

A*Men Pure Malt

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Cocktail Hour

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

The rich, warming accords of cherry, cognac, and amber make this ideal for evenings out, particularly dates and formal events where its inviting nature can shine. While it has an underlying smoothness, its pronounced character makes it a bit much for a conservative office environment or active sports.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, sweet, patchouli

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

A*Men Pure Malt EDP
Cocktail Hour EDT
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