A*Men Les Parfums de Cuir (Pure Leather) by Mugler

I’ve had a small sample of A*Men Les Parfums de Cuir since the end of last year. I’ve worn it a few times, but never got around to doing a full review. Apparently, this was a limited edition release from Mugler, back in 2012. It’s also known as, Pure Leather, which is what you’ll find it for sale under much of the time. Anyway, in this post I’m going to break down my experiences with it. How it smells, performs, when it should be worn, and if it is worth a try.

What does Mugler Pure Leather Smell Like?

Notes include: leather, patchouli, peppermint, bergamot, coriander, lavender, coffee, musk, tonka bean, and cedar

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My Full Wear Review

The opening of Pure Leather does indeed have a bold leathery aroma. However, the top is much more a blend of other notes, with a somewhat sweet warmth coming off of it. When I really pay attention to the opening act, I distinctly pick up: peppermint, bergamot, and lavender.

The bergamot is very very light, but you can pick it up during the opening 15 minutes or so. I’d say the peppermint is the strongest of the three and creates a surprisingly refreshing blend with that leather note. Along with that, there is patchouli and coffee, which grow stronger as it dries down.

Those two notes are present during the opening, but are more bit players, adding to that rough masculine warmth. The further along you get into the wear, the warmer and sweeter it becomes.

It never achieves a super sugary sweetness, but the coffee and tonka bean, do produce a sort of chocolate-like scent with the patchouli note.

Most of what I get is the leather. It’s a nice leather note, but not amazing. Though, I think most of its weakness, is covered up by the other notes which flank it. Ultimately, you are left with: leather, mint, patchouli, lavender, tonka bean, and some of the coffee. It’s a minty leather/tonka bean scent with patchouli.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, this stuff hits really hard. The sillage on this fragrance is completely beast mode. You really won’t need very much of it. Mugler scents are usually pretty strong, but this one is massive.

This one creates a massive scent trail and had a nuclear projection off of my skin. Spraying it on a shirt, I can smell it in the next room easily. Pure Leather doesn’t skimp on the sillage.

The longevity is also top notch. I’m not really sure how long it kept on my skin, but I could still smell it 12 hours in. This Mugler cologne, is definitely a performer. If you like the scent, you get a ton of value with this cologne.

Seasonally, this is an autumn and winter scent. Don’t even bother in the warmer months, as this will turn pretty nasty. However, in the cold it’s great.

For me, this would be more of a nightlife fragrance. Casual, yes. It might be too strong to wear in the office. It’s more of a sexy masculine type of cologne.

Overall Impressions of Parfums de Cuir

Overall, do I like A*Men Les Parfums de Cuir (Pure Leather)? Yes, I think that it is quite good. I’m not totally in love with this fragrance, but I liked wearing it. This one is not going to be for everybody, however.

Coffee and tonka bean are aspects that I enjoy here. The peppermint is a solid addition. For some reason, I’m not too crazy about the leather note, which is the crux of the fragrance.

You will definitely need to be a fan of leather and be able to handle bold scents. I could see how this could end up, being bothersome for certain guys. Other folks, will absolutely go crazy for this. It does have a sexy smell and can be very attractive on a colder night.

The performance is among the best that I’ve ever encountered. This was so strong and long-lasting. Is that a good thing all of the time? No, but when you want a powerhouse this Mugler delivered.

I’m sure it’s not even available anymore, since they’ve completely redone their line of fragrances and this had a limited run. So, you’d probably have to pick it up at an inflated price. To me, it wouldn’t be worth it.

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