Fragrances inspired by A*Men Pure Malt Eau de Parfum
The original
A*Men Pure Malt
Mugler
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Nebula is a very close dupe of Pure Malt, with the key difference being a smoother, higher-quality profile in the Mugler.
What they share
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Malt, Coffee, Whisky
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Star Men Nebula when
You want a similar scent at a budget-friendly price.
Our verdict
While both share a boozy-fruity core, A*Men Pure Malt has a distinct maltiness that some find challenging.
What they share
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Malt, Coffee, Whisky
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Posh Malt when
You want a budget-friendly alternative.
What they share
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Malt, Coffee, Whisky
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Amber, Cedar
The main difference
Adds cinnamon and geranium, drops bergamot and coffee
Our verdict
While both share sweet, woody, and warm spicy elements, they diverge significantly.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Amber, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds oud and rose, drops bergamot and cedar
Choose Eshq when
You prefer classic rose-oud combinations.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Amber, Patchouli, Cedar
The main difference
Adds cherry and citrus, drops bergamot and coffee
What they share
Shares 3 of its 11 notes, including Patchouli, Orange, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds caramel and cardamom, drops amber and bergamot
What they share
Shares 6 of its 16 notes, including Fruity Notes, Patchouli, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds almond and cinnamon, drops amber and coffee
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Mugler. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.