A*Men Pure Coffee

Launched in 2008 as a limited edition of the iconic AMen line, Pure Coffee is the brainchild of perfumer Jacques Huclier, the same nose behind the original AMen. This version, as the name suggests, is a bold and refined tribute to coffee – an ingredient that already had a subtle presence in the base of the traditional A*Men, but here takes center stage with mastery. From the first spray, A*Men Pure Coffee delivers a dark, full-bodied coffee with roasted nuances that remind us of a sophisticated coffee shop at dawn. It is a realistic coffee note, slightly bitter and warm, with a dry chocolatey touch that refers to the gourmand DNA of the A*Men line, but in a much more discreet and elegant way. Patchouli appears next, adding an earthy and woody facet that gives structure and depth to the fragrance. The base notes, with cedar and vetiver, keep the perfume masculine and refined, while the musk softens the dryness, giving a certain creaminess to the drydown. Performance: Projection: Moderate (1h to 1h30 more noticeable) Long-lasting: Good, between 6 to 8 hours, depending on the skin and weather Sillage: Discreet, but noticeable by those nearby Although it doesn't have the aggressive trail of the classic A*Men, Pure Coffee compensates with a subtle and refined elegance, ideal for those looking for a fragrance with personality, but without exaggeration. It is one of the most balanced flankers in the line. Use occasions: Environments: Perfect for everyday use, especially in mid-seasons, such as autumn and spring. It also goes very well in closed and controlled environments. Occasions: Work, casual meetings, cafes, informal meetings, bookstores, cultural events. Style: Sophisticated, modern, intellectual – ideal for those who enjoy different scents without drawing too much attention. Final score: 9.6/10 A*Men Pure Coffee is, without a doubt, one of the highlights of the A*Men line and one of my personal favorites. Its minimalist, coffee-centric approach makes it a masterpiece among flankers. Few perfumes manage to capture the coffee note so well without falling into exaggeration or cloying sweetness. It is a fragrance that will please those who appreciate the gourmand scent, but who are looking for something more mature, sophisticated and versatile. Unfortunately, as it is a limited edition, it has become a true treasure among collectors – but for those who are lucky enough to own it, it is a timeless and memorable fragrance. If you love coffee, and feel at home with Mugler's bold and innovative style, this is a perfume to cherish.

I have nothing but great things to say about this fragrance. It's such an abominably underrated member of the Angel Men family. If you asked me if I wanted a less abrasive, more wearable Angel Men with a strengthened coffee note, I'd say, "Hell yeah, sign me up." That's what you get with Pure Coffee. It has weakened performance in comparison to Angel Men, sure. But, is that really a bad thing? I'd say no. Angel Men is pretty great if you want it to linger for 24 hours. Call me crazy, but I want my fragrances to last a reasonable amount of time. Pure Coffee lasts about 12 hours max on my skin, which I feel is pretty great. The sillage is where it should be, not too oppressive, but noticeable. As for the scent itself, it's like I mentioned before, it's Angel Men with a strengthened coffee note. The patchouli is pretty noticeable all around. The drydown is comparable to Angel Men's. What sets this apart from Angel Men the most is the mood it creates when I smell it. When I dawn Angel Men, it's usually party time. I wear Angel Men whenever I go to raves/parties etc. Pure Coffee, on the other hand, has a substantially different vibe to it. To put the feeling into a scenario, imagine you're enjoying a warm beverage after Christmas dinner with family and friends. It's snowing outside, but you're nice and warm with a fire going. You hear soft piano renditions of your favorite holiday songs. All this while the sweet notes of this lovely fragrance caress your olfactory senses. That's how Pure Coffee makes me feel, and not many other fragrances evoke such powerful feelings. All in all, I'd give Pure Coffee a 9 out of 10. It's a scent that's similar to the masterpiece known as Angel Men, while still maintaining an identity of its own. Its performance is just right for how I personally enjoy fragrances. Lastly, it evokes a strong positive feeling, which I find to be imperative when choosing what fragrances to wear. When winter comes back around, try this one out. If you're one of the many that weren't too impressed by it, try it again with different scenarios before you dismiss it for good. If you're still not impressed, go back to Axe (just kidding, you can like/dislike whatever you want).

Hello all you beautiful people in Fragrantica Land!!! How are you today? Wonderful I hope!!! So I am hoping someone out there can help me out with this!! I am dying to find a sample of Pure Coffee!! Dying!! I sampled it once when it first came out and I dont remember it at all. I have heard nothing but great things about Pure Coffee!!! People say its AMAZING!!! I am dying to experience it!!! It is so hard to find now!!! Its like its nonexistent!! Bottles that I have found are far above the original asking price. I dont remember it very much at all so I would love to test it again first. If anyone can send me a sample, you have no idea how wonderful you would be!! I would be extremely greatful and appreciative!! You have no idea how much it would mean to me!! I have a sample collection as well and would love to find and send you something you would like in return. If anyone can help, please oh please oh please and thank you thank you thank you!! I hope you all have a beautiful day. Peace&Love- Jonathan R.

Had this one for a while, but lately I've been wearing it every day recently! I love it! Out of all the flankers (minus Pure Wood, which I haven't smelled yet) of A*Men, it's neck and neck with Pure Havane -- for me -- right now as the best. With the first spray, I got a big blast of caramel mixed with coffee. I haven't read through many other reviews, but caramel seems to be a major player in this. (Yes, caramel is a big note in the base A*Men original fragrance, but it's a loudmouth extrovert in Pure Coffee!) There's some woods in there, too, but the woody note is unsurprisingly overshadowed by the caramel and the coffee. The notorious A*Men-made-famous tar note must have been omitted, as I'm not getting it. A*Men Pure Coffee makes me want to kick back and flip open a good non-fiction crime/history book, as this fragrance is one for the ages. I've heard it dubbed 'overhyped' often, but as of this morning I can tell you that my nose is saying the hype for Pure Coffee is well deserved.

Very attractive fragrance. I really like that coffee smell flanked by a smoky patchouli, grassy vetiver, woody undertones, and some sweet notes in the background to balance the act. But the star is no doubt the coffee (roasted coffee bean smell, not so much the actual drink). Apparently this fragrance has been brought back as it is being sold at Macys (where I purchased mine) and Thiery's website. Longevity on me is about 4-5 hours but sometimes when I least expect it get whiffs of it much longer after that when I least expect it. Silage is moderate on me. However you may experience different longevity/silage (I have very dry skin). You should try this one if you haven't. For years I have missed out on Thierry's A Men line. I have smelt them before but since I mostly buy niche fragrances (for their uniqueness) I failed to appreciate how good these A Men fragrances are. They are niche quality. In a month time I have purchased 4 and I love all of them.

While an inferior Mugler entry to Pure Malt and Pure Havane (and probably the original Angel Men, as well), Pure Coffee is still a pleasant fragrance, provided you like the A*Men DNA with the bitter coffee. I do find it to be less sweet than the three aforementioned scents, as the main and distinguishing coffee note is a bitter coffee, rather than a breakfast, sweet coffee of a mocha or french vanilla ilk. It's not as strong at its opening as PM/PH/Angel Men and its longevity is also inferior to these, but I still get about 8 hours with some projection, after which it becomes a skin scent. Of course the other three have great longevity for EDTs, so Pure Coffee is still above average, or at least average, for an EDT. Certainly a welcome entry into the A*Men line, but I agree with other critics who argue that it doesn't merit its earlier hype. PM and PH are definitely the standouts of the line for me. 8 out of 10

The last and final addition the my a men collection. I thought this was going to smell basic from what the people have commented on here. Very underrated, the coffee note is is very noticeable in the initial spray. It fits very nicely with the original angel men dna. I also get this very nice powdery touch in the drydown after notes, which I don't get in any of the other a men flankers. It lasts a long time also, I think older muglers tend to have more projection and staying power and this one is all the way back from 2009 (you can tell by the front box letters, Thierry mugler being old, just MUGLER for the new ones) This surprised me. Very nice scent, manly yet sweet and catching. 10/10 I'm glad to have this and it is a perfect fragrance for me because it has everything I like. Can not wait to use this for the cold rainy days.

Wow, what a terrific scent!!! The typical A*men DNA/base but with a great bitter coffee note that really cuts back on the typical sweetness these Mugler flankers sometimes possess and balances things out very nicely. There is something really captivating to me about the coffee aroma that's in this. It's not the gross, bitter coffee breath like-smell that's in Polo Double Black....but something special and wonderfully blended. Yes, it is much more subdued, mellow and not as long lasting compared to it's counterparts. But honestly, I don't really see that as a bad thing in this case. Easily the most wearable of his A*men line-up IMHO. I think this just jumped to the head of the class as my favorite from this line....I like it even more than the former champ, Taste Of Fragrance! Really glad they ended up re-releasing this one!

I purchased TMPC a month ago at Macy's. I love the fragrance. The smell of coffee mixed with TM infamous A*Men patchouli base formula is just delicious. I really love it. On the downside it only lasts 2 or 3 hours on me. It's starts out beast mode just to end up in trembling puppy mode 2 hours later. Too bad. I also purchased Pure Malt and Pure Havanne a couple of weeks ago with similar performance. Just a little longer duration on these, about 3-4 hours. I checked their codes and the code checking website indicates these last two were produced in February 2016. What the hell Thierry Mugler? Everybody speaks of your A*Men perfumes as being dance club monsters buy nothing like that about the ones I purchased. Did you reformulate them??? Dissappointment drifts down my face. Beautiful scents nonetheless.

When coffee combines with patchouli the result is... You're in the coffee shop and waiting for a cup of your fav coffee, when it serve, you're not eventually drunk but you just smell and then try to taste it for a bit and ummmm... I forgot it's not a glass of wine! Haha All I've explained just the first impression when I first sprayed, and yes! It's not too over explain! I sprayed from 7.00am till now 20.00pm it still like Im in coffee shop. Long lasting, not too sweet and little musculine (or it's just on me?) 8.5/10 for now this is not the greatest one but the time will tell here's the greatest coffe scent. P.S. This one is rare and hard to find. If you found it don't let it get away...mark my words.

Mmmmmmmmmm i want a nice big cup of creamy irish coffee everytime i smell this. This is sexy and i find that quite strange because the prospect of smelling like i had just bathed in coffee seemed quite strange to me but as a devotee to Thierry Mugler i bought this anyway, knowing that i was bound for something different and monumnetally interesting (something i love about Mugler's fragrances). Everything just works together, the Patchouli is sweet and intense but not heavy and cloying and the vetiver gives the fragrance further warmth and even more character. I think women could pull off this fragrance, my roomate wears it and it smells sexy on her so yeah- give this a go ladies!

Posting by Xanovia (below my post) is absolutely CORRECT. The 2014 version of TM Pure Coffee is exactly the same as the original version...keep in mind that it isn't uncommon for older bottles of fragrance to change to varying degrees...I compared my properly stored and barely opened bottle of the original version directly to the 2014 version and there were negligible differences between the two...and yes, some eBayer's will indeed say anything to keep their prices over-inflated. The 2014 version of TM Pure Coffee is pretty much exactly the same as the original version of TM Pure Coffee...and therefore, I love them equally the same.

Imagine that you are tilling your yard on a warm spring morning. The smell of fresh turned earth fills the air. You decide to add freshly ground coffe and chocolate powder, tilling it evenly into the wet soil. You plant small vetiver plants and sprinkle them with a small amount of musk. While this is not a coffe dominant scent as the name implies, I do get the coffee note. I get beast mode performance with Pure Coffe. It is very much a masculine scent that works well in any attire. If you like the A*Men line or a coffe themed fragrance , you should try this one. If you are looking for a coffee dominant fragrance, this is not it.

Ha ha. It's easy to explain, for £ 50 you purchased the bad and wrong one, the reformulation! So, try the ORIGINAL formula that is strong as hell, and amazing, and beautiful! I'm talking about the formula of 2008.... that was stopped. It is (the 2008 formula) now considered a masterpiece. The same T. Mugler on Pure Coffee had said that was the best flanker of A * Man. But T. Mugler today is no more, he sold the brand! The reformulated scent now costs less, but it is totally changed and diluted, a shame. Go for the "vintage" one, You'll find a paradise.

Update 3/1/24 after use for many months and occasions my opinion has only improved. This is a very nice cold weather scent that is sweet and leaves a very nice trail that i have gotten compliments from both men and women curious to what is that scent. Its a slightly sticky, powdery, coffee blend making it to be a very elegant scent in the drydown and middle stages.. Its unique enough to not be similar to others, even the original one. I love the coffee and powdery notes. Only compliant is the longevity, lasts about 5 hours. Wish it was stronger. 10/10

A milder member of the Pure line, with a noticeable bitter coffee note mixed in, over a smoother original A*Men (definitely less sweet and a toned down 'tar' and vanilla note), which I find extremely pleasant because it doesn't scream like other members (lower projection/longevity than PH,PM or PW), but instead it delivers an elegance and versatility for many occasions. A worthy addition to any Mugler Pure line fan and a very good coffee-patchoulli-vetiver based scent. My personal ranking 9/10 ☣☣☣☣. Highly recommended.

Oddly arousing. For me it's like sitting in a coffee shop with the man my heart most desires. I define a good cup of coffee as hot, dark, bold and aromatic. I want my first lip-burning sips to wake me up and make me pay attention - and this fragrance does just that. If the initial boldness remained it would be just too much. The drydown is comfortable, maybe even a little bit on the cuddly side. The subtle drydown lasts 6-8 hours on my skin, 12-18 hours on my hair and 24 hours on clothing.

Love this stuff! Sweet but not too sweet..reminds me of walking into a neighborhood cafe where the bittersweet scent of fresh coffee, caramel mochas and chai tea lattes meld with that of fresh baked confections like sugar cookies, chocolate croissants and eclairs which completely envelop you as you enter the door! It's absolutely delicious and the longevity of this fragrance is just incredible! Sprayed it on at 6:00 AM this morning, it's now 9:00 PM, and it's still going strong!

I own all line of Angel Men and I was lucky enough to find 2 new bottles of Pure Coffee last year. It is the weakest of the line and sits pretty close to the skin. I do not understand why sillage is noted as enormous on the table above. It is a great composition with a strong note of coffee at the beginning. After this coffee note sits down and you have the same drydown of Angel Men. I prefer original Angel Men over Pure Coffee. The hype is overrated according to me.

The best of them all! I've always found A*Men (and many other designer fragrances) annoyingly sweet with a synthetic aromatic vibe that I just cannot stand, but this one is deeper, calmer, and more masculine if you will, without the overly synthetic sweetness. The opening is to die for! Quite niche and even better than Intoxicated by Killian if you consider the price :) *The coffee note is more like used grounds as opposed to morning brew though

They don`t make them like that anymore! Sweet dark coffee, smoother opening than the original A Men, dry-down is similar to my 2010 A Men bottle. Projection and longevity are moderate (possibly because of the age). This is a true masterpiece , not some generic scents that were discontinued in the recent years. Pyramid mentioned is like 1/3 of what you get from Pure Coffee , the more I wear it the more I love it.

@JamesGamez from having collected a few bottles myself. Its seems the oldest in my collection (Thierry mugler bottom of box instead of just mugler on newer formulations) seem to have gotten old meaning it will lose its strength even if they were never opened. My ultrazest, pure coffee, and pure wood all seem to have this issue and all are pretty old from release date and were opened new

I have the original and ordered the reissue. My intent is to use the reissue, just in case it has been reformulated, and continue to preserve my bottle of the original. I look forward to being able to wear the reissue with reckless abandon. Once it arrives and if it's the real deal I'll order another, if supplies last. Definitely one of the finest fragrances ever!

It starts out strong, heavy coffee smell, but the magic to me at least is in the dry down. That’s where this fragrance really shines and becomes this really delectable, lovely smelling scent. This is wearable. I don’t see this really being a social scent but something that’s a little more intimate. I like it, but would probably only wear it occasionally.

come nella tradizione degli altri A*Men mi trovo addosso una variazione sul tema dell'accordo primigenio, che qui vira decisamente sul caffè. non si tratta di caffè dolce e gourmand paragonabile al Vanille Mokha di CSP, ma piuttosto di qualcosa di tostato e sorretto da un ottimo patchouli. notevolissimo e, credo, già fuori produzione.

Sometimes I read these so-called reviews and smh at the complaining. What did you expect from a $90 fragrance?! It smells cheap and fades quickly BECAUSE IT IS CHEAPLY MADE AND WATERED DOWN. This is what Designers do. They don’t give a shit if you like it. They know all you care about is a low price and the Opening Notes.

I have 2 bottles of original Pure Coffee. It is my first time trying the new reform. In my opinion, it is the same scent but more concentrated. I have showered and I still smell it. I put it 5 hours ago. I never had this performance with vintage. My advice: buy this new formulation instead of trying to find vintage.

This stuff is great. Delicious spicy coffee on me that just lasts and lasts. And I covet a full-size one with the adorable rubber flask. So sad that it's a limited edition & already getting pretty hard to find. I'm thinking the demand is such that Mugler will have to bring it back, won't they? Please, please?

Ok, so it says its marketed to the fellas. Well, thats not fair. It should be unisex. Its such a delicious coffee gourmand that we should all get to enjoy it. Sweet but not overly so and plenty of patch. Darkly delicious. Better than New Haarlem. Moderate sillage and longevity

This will be short and sweet. I ordered a new bottle of Pure Coffee and compared it to my original bottle. I alternated them for one week and cannot tell one bit of difference. I ordered another bottle as well. Don't believe the reformulation hype.

Quality TM juice has a niche vibe for sure. The coffee and chocolate is done much better in this than the original a*men, last a long time and projects like a beast so I have to be easy on the trigger, overall great fall winter scent.

Great flanker Mr Huclier thank you for this fragrance Definitely a Mugler DNA and unique! Opening is quite daring then the fragrance settles down. You won’t disturb anyone Overall 8/10 Smell 8/10 Price 8/10 Longevity 7/10 Sillage 7/10

The licorice totally SPOILS this one for me personally. Never was a licorice fan........ Other than that, it has that similar intriguing DNA of A*men... I am pleased with the sillage myself. This one doesn't need to a beast-like!

I love A*Men and tested this and it a very nice fragrance. I can definately smell the features patchouli, musk, coffee, vetiver and cedar. It is quite different to A*Men though I find. I bought 2 bottles as it is Limited Edition.

Sem dúvida esse é o perfume que conheço com as notas de café mais agradáveis,são muito claras com um toque delicioso de caramelo,é melhor A*Men de todos em minha opinião,pena ser tão raro.Nota 10 para essa fragrância!!!

Not too sure on this one yet. I get A*men lite with a musky chocolate undertone. I sprayed generously and got maybe 2 to 3 hours before it just faded. I think the scent is great, I'll just be reapplying a lot.

This is my favorite of the A*men flankers, and also my favorite winter fragrance. Emphasizes and amplifies the coffee and chocolate notes of the original A*Men, while omitting the tar note.

My 2nd Fav Amen (after Pure Malt) A GREAT Smell that is slightly Dark and Mysterious but in a tame way. Not too overpowering. Nice Coffee Beans Vibe with a kinda smokey undertone.

Really coffee! Wonderful!At the first moment hard a little, but in a harf an hour the aroma changes, becomes closer to skin.Rather long-lasting.

If you want the proper effect of pure coffe layer it with pure Tonka and it'll match your mind on how this should smell :) !

Great fragrance, but seriously, save your money and go buy Robert Graham Valour and save yourself the mugler markup.

On my skin the coffee note disapears in minutes after the sprays, but I like so much this fragrance.

Great BEAST of a fragrance! I love the Angel Man line. Pure Coffee is in a league of its own.

Mixed this with the new A*MEN Taste Of Fragrance and it intensifies Pure Coffee 100%....wow

Its very similar to original a men. but to me I prefer this one.

perfect... that's all i can say sadly it is limited edition :(

If they serve coffee in heaven it must smell like this.

Pure Grapefruit would be killer

The concept of adapting the traditional artisanal techniques for crafting luxury goods to making fragrance that spawned Pure Leather, Pure Malt, Pure Havane, and Pure Coffee is genius. “Pure Coffee” is nice but doesn’t quite live up to its name. There is some coffee here, noticeable in the overture and it's pleasant, but doesn't last long and it's not quite the double espresso I was hoping for. If you’re looking for a coffee fragrance Pure Coffee will be a disappointment. And at today’s obscene prices it’s not ideal for a Blind Buy. [If you are looking for coffee try Intoxicated by Killian] Supposedly the original/first version of the Pure series has “Thierry Mugler” on the box, the later just “Mugler”, but I'm not sure if Mugler re-released Pure Coffee for the magic circle or whatever it's called like they did with Pure Malt. Pure Coffee is, however, a sublime Patchouli, and, imho the most aesthetically pleasing of the A*Men flankers. Reasonable performance, and I greatly prefer the Pure Coffee dry down to Pure Malt, Pure Leather, Pure Havane, Pure Wood or A*Men. The dry down features a kind of buttery, creamy patchouli-vetiver-cedar that is absolutely beautiful. It struck a chord - reminds me of a cured white ambergris for which I’ve been trying to find a substitute for more than ten years, and thus far I’ve never been able to find anything like it, but the dry down of Pure Coffee is vaguely reminiscent of the scent profile. It is lovely. Although not a beast in terms of projection Pure Coffee’s dry down is beautiful and unusual enough to prompt curiosity and compliments from those around you.

Picked this one up luckily at Marshall's at a great discount. Watched some youtube reviews and can't believe what it cost when it came out originally. This one is a love for me. I can't say I think it's a people pleaser though. This is one of those personal fragrances I just love for me. I want to smell this when I'm at home drinking a cup of coffee and reading a good book. This aroma is relaxing. Something cozy. The only other coffee frag I have is New Harlem.....well Rochas man too, but that one is coffee sport. Anyway, I digress. New Harlem is a pancake breakfast with a sweetness, whereas this one is the smell of coffee out of the tin. I love it, but it does smell like ground coffee. If you like that smell, it's in here. Then, it fades somewhat into a lighter no tar version of A-men. I know this fragrance falls into the Knize ten and Tuscan Leather Category of fragrances that I personally absolutely love, but isn't really a compliment magnet or one's that women are really attracted to (modern freshie). This is a good hipster scent maybe, but its just nice for personal time. I don't think its offensive or anything, just dark mellow Amen coffee. Definitely for people who like that smell and don't expect or need a lot of people necessarily attracted to their fragrance. Not an attention magnet or anything, and that's how it should be. Just a cozy coffee frag nothing more nothing less.