A*Men Pure Malt 2009

A*Men Pure Malt by Mugler
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8.2 / 10 924 Ratings
A popular limited perfume by Mugler for men, released in 2009. The scent is sweet-gourmand. It is being marketed by L'Oréal.
Limited
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Main accords

Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

Fragrance Notes

Malt CO2Malt CO2 MuskMusk PatchouliPatchouli WhiskyWhisky CedarwoodCedarwood Coffee absoluteCoffee absolute PeatPeat WoodsWoods

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
8.2924 Ratings
Longevity
8.0751 Ratings
Sillage
7.6745 Ratings
Bottle
6.7750 Ratings
Value for money
7.6278 Ratings
Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 07/21/2025.

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Reviews

22 in-depth fragrance descriptions
7.5
Bottle
7.5
Sillage
7.5
Longevity
7
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Apicius

224 Reviews
Apicius
Apicius
Very helpful Review 9  
Once Upon A Time In GlenFiddich: Why Pure Malt Disappeared
What a day! Imagine the wild west coast of Scotland, on a stormy autumn night. Spindrift hits the cliffs and splatters the dark rocks with salty foam, wind tears apart patches of fog, and clouds burst as the downpour begins. Like a hart on heat, the engine of my old Landrover roars as I follow the narrow single track road, winding through heath and bog, up the coastal mountains.

Approaching the top of the pass, the silhouette of the old gallows emerges in front of this sky in uproar, an unmistakable warning to any adulterator of perfume, as in ancient times, many of those unfortunates were dragged to this desolate place in order to pay for their sins! Suddenly, the old engine loses its confident sound, it bucks and stutters, and with a final death rattle, the car comes to a halt. Now, the aggressive bang of heavy rain is the only noise, painfully amplified by the metal car body.

There, a sudden stroke of lightning, almost simultaneously followed by a mighty peal of thunder! For an instant, the scenery lights up brightly, and at the kerbside, I recognize the reflection of a meagre, rawboned figure. I see its long, drenched overcoat, a flimsy hat covering a haggard head that very oddly tilts to one side.

“Sir, can you give me lift? I’ve been staying here for such a long time!”
“What are you doing in this beastly weather up here?”
“Uhm…I had a little dispute with my customers.”
“Oh, and they left you behind?”
“Yes, so to speak.”
“That wasn’t too nice of them. What upset your valued customers so much?”
“Oh, that’s a long story. You know, the taxes… and one does have costs. You have to mind your business, don’t you? Especially, if you are an outstanding innovative entrepreneur.”
“So, you were very innovative?”
“But I just wanted to sell whiskey!”
“In Scotland? With all that competition?”
“Ah, no way! Not drinkable whiskey – whiskey to spray, a perfume!”
“Great idea! This must come like a bombshell!”
“There were problems”
“Which?”
“There was no whiskey in it at all!”
“Really? What else?”
“Belgium beer!”
“I see, and if it comes to whiskey, the Scots can’t take a joke.”
“But – Belgium beer is also nice!”
“Then, why didn’t you call it like that?”
“Are you serious? A*Men Le Trappiste? How ridiculous!”
“Now you’ve made me curious.”
“Wait! One canister is still left!”

Like out of nowhere my new friend produces a big jerry can and starts meddling with the fastener. His head flutteringly bounces from one side to the other.

“Wonderful – a masterpiece! A true work of art! Just smell this – these discreet hints of roasted barley! And then the subtle patchouli note that adds this very specific earthiness to the composition! And then this homely, slightly alcoholic sweetness! Perfect refinement and opulence! …Can we please pull out now?”
“I am afraid, no!”
“Why?”
“I ran out of fuel!”
“What? Then I have to stay forever in this nasty place? Please, you can’t do this to me!” – And without any restraint, he sobs and whines, loudly pitying his evil fate.

“Oh, please don’t”, I try to console him. “Especially you as an outstanding innovative entrepreneur should always mind your chances and make the best out of any situation.”
“But this single canister full of perfume is all I have!”
“A Landrover has a robust engine.”
“And you mean…”
“The canister, please!”

And so, the last remains of A*Men Pure Malt vanished it the fuel tank of a decrepit Landrover that cruised the Scottish Highlands with a now even louder roar, leaving behind mighty fumes of Belgium beer.
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7.5
Sillage
7.5
Longevity
7
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Missk

1357 Reviews
Missk
Missk
Helpful Review 6  
Oh, so yummy!
Without entirely understanding why, I am falling in love with A*Men Pure Malt, and it's only been my second wearing. This is yet another Thierry Mugler fragrance that has thrilled me beyond words and hit me right in the face with its monster sillage.

A*Men Pure Malt is quite sweet and boozy at first spray, perhaps a little too much for some. It reminded me of insect repellant, which I can assure you was not a very pleasant introduction. Thankfully, once settled, A*Men Pure Malt takes a more boozy-gourmand approach with malt, whiskey, fruits and syrupy amber.

Sweet accords in masculine fragrances are forgiven if amber features in the composition. As much as I love wearing A*Men Pure Malt on my own skin, I feel compelled to hand over the sample to my boyfriend as it smells so much better on him. The gourmand qualities become almost intoxicating, like some kind of exotic love potion on a man.

I only became aware of this flanker's existence around the same time that it was beginning to disappear from the shelves. A kind swapper provided me with a sample of this a few years on, and now I'm even more disappointed that this fragrance was a limited edition. It needs to be brought back.

A*Men Pure Malt lasts and lasts, and the sillage, although not as strong as the original A*Men, has a kick to it. The drydown is perhaps the best stage of the development, with a subtle, slightly musty whiskey accord, and smooth, smoky woods. I cannot even begin to put my adoration into words.

Thierry Mugler always has an uncanny way of putting a fun little twist on every flanker he makes. Who knew that a malt-based fragrance would be such a hit. Here's hoping that there will be many more A*Men flankers to come.
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7
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7
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7.5
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Pepdal

238 Reviews
Pepdal
Pepdal
Helpful Review 4  
Pure Malt Thierry Mugler
This one came with a big reputation when I first started to get into fragrances, so it was nice to finally be able to break it down and put my thoughts into this video review.
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7
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7
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Befragrances

15 Reviews
Befragrances
Befragrances
2  
Good designer fragrance
Pure Malt was created in 2009 and in honor of traditional Scottish whiskey. It is one of my favorite boozy scents. It is a mix between fruity, whiskey and sweet notes. The notes that stand out the most are obviously malt, Fruity notes and whiskey. Absolutely amazing designer scent and I’m proud to add this to my collection. Out of all the A*men line this is my favorite one. Pure Havane is not bad at all but I already own Naxos which is more or less the same fragrance. What is your favorite A*man Fragrance ?
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MasterLi

375 Reviews
MasterLi
MasterLi
Helpful Review 3  
A modern classic...
Yes this is an example of a much loved, modern classic fragrance from the house of Thierry Mugler. I actually prefer this one to the original Angel Men. I think the addition of the boozy and fruity aspects really gives it new dimension and flavour.

It opens up with much of the same DNA as the original, but I would say that it holds enough distinction in that it is a flanker on it's own right. You can own both. The chocolate and patchouli aspects of the original have given way to a honeyed, boozy quality which is evident from the start, and very pleasing. I like it very much. I would say it is more versatile than the original in that it can be worn in many situations without overwhelming anyone. For those who saw the original as harsh and cloying this one is a mellowed, more well-rounded quality. I think it will appeal to both fans of the original and new customers. Definitely one to try if you prefer the sweet, gourmandish and boozy type of fragrances. I recommend this one over the original in many ways. A really great and pleasing choice all round. A very good overall fragrance and a must try for younger men for sure!
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BertolucciKBertolucciK 5 years ago
7
Bottle
7
Sillage
8
Longevity
8.5
Scent
Sweet, gourmand, boozy, spicy, woody. Perfect blend of malt with patchouli that gives a coffee/chocolate touch to the scent. A must-have.
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LouBeLouBe 3 years ago
Visiting nice old folks. A few parfum bottles in the bathroom, of a casual user. And then: Pure Malt on the shelf. He doesn't know his luck.
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KAMALOBATKAMALOBAT 2 years ago
Absolutely terrible scent. I wanted it off my skin immediately.
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JMWeedJMWeed 4 years ago
5
Bottle
7
Sillage
8
Longevity
10
Scent
Really enjoy the cola vibe. So much going on with this fragrance with the booze, woods and coffee. Exceptional scent and performance.
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Lmr4j3ireLmr4j3ire 4 years ago
A*Men line fan here, but hard pass on that. Smells like a glass of a cheap, half-drunk beer, left to be dried down for few days. Yuck.
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FlamurgjFlamurgj 2 months ago
8
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7
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7
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9
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The more that I’ve worn this, the more the positive reactions, outweigh the negative or indifferent.
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SukkahikiSukkahiki 7 months ago
5
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7
Sillage
9
Longevity
9.5
Scent
A*Men Pure Malt blends rich whiskey, sweet vanilla, and smoky amber. Warm and bold, it feels like sipping fine Scotch by a crackling fire.
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DJSaunterDJSaunter 1 year ago
6
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7
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7
Longevity
6
Scent
Absolutely no peat/smoke. A sweet biscuit more than whisky gourmand. Just ok, overhyped. Prefer Givenchy Reserve Privee, classier with the iris.
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BS96BS96 2 years ago
8
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8
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9
Longevity
9
Scent
Sweet, fruity and slightly boozy. An amazing night scent which is very versatile ,perfection IMO, get it while u still can. It is being axed
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DarkWinterCSDarkWinterCS 3 years ago
A bit too sweet. Sweet musk and malt. Whisky kisses patchouli and woods. Smoke in the air. Caramelised coffee. Yummy.
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