A*Men Pure Energy vs A*Men Pure Shot
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
100%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A*Men Pure Energy takes 7 of 8 categories.
A*Men Pure EnergyChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A*Men Pure ShotChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A*Men Pure Energy7/8
A*Men Pure Shot1/8
- Ratings & consensus
- A*Men Pure Energy
- Community sentiment
- A*Men Pure Energy
- Longevity
- A*Men Pure Energy
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men Pure Energy
- Value for money
- A*Men Pure Shot
- Versatility
- A*Men Pure Energy
- Note pyramid (duration)
- A*Men Pure Energy
- Fragranxe ranking
- A*Men Pure Energy
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A*Men Pure EnergyMuglerA*Men Pure ShotMuglerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 633 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.89/ 5 · 760 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerA*Men Pure EnergyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
633 votes
30%Love
48%Like
4%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
760 votes
Category winnerA*Men Pure EnergyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA*Men Pure Energy
SillageA*Men Pure Energy
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA*Men Pure ShotBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy86%
woody72%
warm spicy58%
green44%
patchouli30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy86%
woody72%
warm spicy58%
green44%
patchouli30%
Scent match100%Very similar · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Juniper BerriesMint
Heart2-3 hrs
White PepperCardamom
Base5-7 hrs
PatchouliSequoia
Top15-30 mins
Juniper BerriesMint
Heart2-3 hrs
White PepperCardamom
Base4-6 hrs
PatchouliSequoia
Category winnerA*Men Pure EnergyLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter22
Day100
Night26
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day100
Night26
Category winnerA*Men Pure EnergyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,369
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews107
Overall rank#5,457
PerfumerJacques Huclier
Launched—
Reviews126
Category winnerA*Men Pure EnergyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMugler 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…
Reviews →Mugler A*Men Pure Shot immediately hits the skin with an icy blast of peppermint and tart juniper berries. Forget the thick caramel and heavy tar of the original A*Men. This 2012 flanker takes a sharp detour into clean, outdoor athleticism. As the brisk opening chills your senses, white pepper and cardamom emerge to a…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, A*Men Pure Energy or A*Men Pure Shot?
A*Men Pure Energy takes 7 of 8 categories. A*Men Pure Energy is rated 4.05/5 from 633 votes; A*Men Pure Shot is rated 3.89/5 from 760 votes. 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. Choose A*Men Pure Shot for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Energy or A*Men Pure Shot?
A*Men Pure Energy lasts longest (A*Men Pure Energy 64/100, A*Men Pure Shot 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A*Men Pure Energy or A*Men Pure Shot?
A*Men Pure Energy projects furthest (A*Men Pure Energy 60/100, A*Men Pure Shot 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A*Men Pure Energy and A*Men Pure Shot smell similar?
Very similar: a 100% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Mint, White Pepper and Cardamom.
Is A*Men Pure Energy or A*Men Pure Shot better for summer or winter?
For summer, A*Men Pure Energy is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men Pure Energy is the stronger pick. A*Men Pure Energy suits daytime wear; A*Men Pure Shot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A*Men Pure Energy and A*Men Pure Shot?
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. A*Men Pure Shot has top notes of Juniper Berries and Mint, heart notes of White Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli and Sequoia.
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