Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Coffee vs Green Virus

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 1,323 ratings analysed

4 wins

A*Men Pure Coffee

Mugler

4.171,186 votes

Rank #1,615 CoffeeWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Green Virus

Richard

3.60137 votes

Rank #14,854 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Coffee takes 4 of 7 categories.

A*Men Pure Coffee
Choose it for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Green Virus
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

A*Men Pure Coffee4/7

Green Virus1/7

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Pure Coffee
Community sentiment: A*Men Pure Coffee
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: A*Men Pure Coffee
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Green Virus
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A*Men Pure Coffee

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A*Men Pure CoffeeMugler

Green VirusRichard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 1,186 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

3.60/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

Category winnerA*Men Pure CoffeeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

1,186 votes

31%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

9%Hate

137 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageA*Men Pure Coffee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coffee100%

warm spicy91%

woody83%

patchouli74%

earthy65%

musky56%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

tropical61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CoffeePatchouliMuskVetiverCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

RhubarbMangoCitrusesPatchouliPeachVetiverCardamomAmbergrisCedarCoffee

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for A*Men Pure Coffee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer82

Fall0

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGreen VirusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex23

Women2

Date 31%Casual 30%Work 24%Party 15%

Men5

Unisex59

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,615

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews190

Overall rank#14,854

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerA*Men Pure CoffeeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A*Men Pure Coffee by Mugler strips away the intense caramel screech of the original 1996 classic to highlight roasted coffee beans and earthy patchouli. It opens with an unmistakable rush of dark espresso and bitter cocoa. That rich coffee hit commands the air for the first thirty minutes before dry cedar wood and smo…

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Green Virus by Richard is a high-energy aromatic green fragrance that thrives in the heat. It leans heavily on tart rhubarb, juicy mango, and a sharp, herbal twist that keeps it feeling prickly and alive. Designed for those who want a bold, unconventional presence, this scent performs best when the weather is warm and…

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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, A*Men Pure Coffee or Green Virus?

A*Men Pure Coffee takes 4 of 7 categories. A*Men Pure Coffee is rated 4.17/5 from 1,186 votes; Green Virus is rated 3.60/5 from 137 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Coffee for a coffee and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Green Virus for a fruity and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Coffee or Green Virus?

They last about the same: A*Men Pure Coffee 71/100, Green Virus 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Coffee or Green Virus?

Projection is very close: A*Men Pure Coffee 65/100, Green Virus 64/100 for sillage.

Do A*Men Pure Coffee and Green Virus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coffee, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is A*Men Pure Coffee or Green Virus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Green Virus is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men Pure Coffee is the stronger pick. A*Men Pure Coffee suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.