Fragrance comparison

2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper vs A*Men Pure Energy

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 671 ratings analysed

2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper

Bon Parfumeur

3.7638 votes

Rank #37,644 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

A*Men Pure Energy

Mugler

4.05633 votes

Rank #4,369 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Energy takes 4 of 7 categories.

2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A*Men Pure Energy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper3/7

A*Men Pure Energy4/7

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Pure Energy
Community sentiment: A*Men Pure Energy
Longevity: A*Men Pure Energy
Sillage & projection: 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper
Value for money: 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper
Versatility: 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A*Men Pure Energy

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

2019 vodka, tobacco, juniperBon Parfumeur

A*Men Pure EnergyMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

4.05/ 5 · 633 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerA*Men Pure EnergyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

36%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

633 votes

Category winnerA*Men Pure EnergyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Pure Energy

Sillage2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value49

Category winner2019 vodka, tobacco, juniperBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

woody77%

vodka69%

tobacco61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

green44%

patchouli30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

VodkaMintBitter OrangeBasil

Heart

Juniper BerriesPink PepperCinammonFrosted Melon

Base

TobaccoVetiverPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesMint

Heart2-3 hrs

White PepperCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliSequoia

InformationalShared notesMint, Juniper Berries and Patchouli. Durations are only published for A*Men Pure Energy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall53

Winter29

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day100

Night26

Category winner2019 vodka, tobacco, juniperMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex32

Women0

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Casual 44%Work 36%Date 11%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,644

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,369

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews107

Category winnerA*Men Pure EnergyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bon Parfumeur 2019 opens with a chilled herbal snap of vodka, mint, basil and bitter orange, then moves into crisp juniper with a touch of pepper and melon. The dry-down brings tobacco, vetiver and patchouli, keeping it aromatic, green and woody rather than dense. It suits someone who likes boozy freshness with a dry,…

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Mugler A*Men Pure Energy completely flips the script on the famously heavy gourmand line. Instead of dense caramel and thick roasted coffee, this bottle hits you with an icy spray of garden mint and crushed juniper berries. The chill is instantaneous. A sharp spike of white pepper and dry cardamom quickly cuts through…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper or A*Men Pure Energy?

A*Men Pure Energy takes 4 of 7 categories. 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper is rated 3.76/5 from 38 votes; A*Men Pure Energy is rated 4.05/5 from 633 votes. Choose 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose A*Men Pure Energy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper or A*Men Pure Energy?

They last about the same: A*Men Pure Energy 64/100, 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper or A*Men Pure Energy?

Projection is very close: 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper 61/100, A*Men Pure Energy 60/100 for sillage.

Do 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper and A*Men Pure Energy smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Juniper Berries and Patchouli.

Is 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper or A*Men Pure Energy better for summer or winter?

For summer, 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper is the stronger pick. For winter, 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper is the stronger pick. 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper suits daytime wear; A*Men Pure Energy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper and A*Men Pure Energy?

2019 vodka, tobacco, juniper has top notes of Vodka, Mint, Bitter Orange and Basil, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Pink Pepper, Cinammon and Frosted Melon, a base of Tobacco, Vetiver and Patchouli. A*Men Pure Energy has top notes of Juniper Berries and Mint, heart notes of White Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli and Sequoia.