Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Men Wins vs Pure Game

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 734 ratings analysed

5 wins

212 VIP Men Wins

Carolina Herrera

4.08144 votes

Rank #10,112 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Pure Game

Adidas

3.27590 votes

Rank #13,017 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Men Wins takes 5 of 7 categories.

212 VIP Men Wins
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pure Game
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

212 VIP Men Wins5/7

Pure Game2/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Men Wins
Community sentiment: 212 VIP Men Wins
Longevity: 212 VIP Men Wins
Sillage & projection: 212 VIP Men Wins
Value for money: Pure Game
Versatility: Pure Game
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 VIP Men Wins

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP Men WinsCarolina Herrera

Pure GameAdidas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.27/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winner212 VIP Men WinsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

144 votes

11%Love

53%Like

19%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

531 votes

Category winner212 VIP Men WinsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Men Wins

Sillage212 VIP Men Wins

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPure GameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

green70%

sweet60%

lavender50%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

YuzuBasilMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Madagascar PepperLavender

Base6-7 hrs

SkinTonka Bean

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBasilPepper

Heart

CypressGuaiac WoodLavender

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesBasil, Mandarin Orange, Madagascar Pepper and Lavender. Durations are only published for 212 VIP Men Wins, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPure GameMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 16%Party 13%

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,112

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Juliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#13,017

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winner212 VIP Men WinsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men Wins delivers an energetic blast of bitter yuzu, juicy mandarin orange, and crushed sweet basil right from the first spray. The opening feels bright and athletic. Within twenty minutes, spicy Madagascar pepper and clean French lavender take over the heart, tempering the initial citrus tart…

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Pure Game by Adidas is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Pure Game was launched in 2010. Top notes are Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Pepper; middle notes are Cypress, Guaiac Wood and Lavender; base notes are Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Incense and Patchouli.

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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, 212 VIP Men Wins or Pure Game?

212 VIP Men Wins takes 5 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Men Wins is rated 4.08/5 from 144 votes; Pure Game is rated 3.27/5 from 590 votes. Choose 212 VIP Men Wins for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pure Game for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Men Wins or Pure Game?

212 VIP Men Wins lasts longest (212 VIP Men Wins 65/100, Pure Game 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Men Wins or Pure Game?

212 VIP Men Wins projects furthest (212 VIP Men Wins 55/100, Pure Game 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Men Wins and Pure Game smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Mandarin Orange, Madagascar Pepper and Lavender.

Is 212 VIP Men Wins or Pure Game better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 VIP Men Wins is the stronger pick. For winter, Pure Game is the stronger pick. 212 VIP Men Wins suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Men Wins and Pure Game?

212 VIP Men Wins has top notes of Yuzu, Basil and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Madagascar Pepper and Lavender, a base of Skin and Tonka Bean. Pure Game has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Pepper, heart notes of Cypress, Guaiac Wood and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Incense and Patchouli.