Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Energy vs Massimo

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 674 ratings analysed

4 wins

A*Men Pure Energy

Mugler

4.05633 votes

Rank #4,369 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Massimo

Massimo Dutti

4.1541 votes

Rank #29,813 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Energy takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

A*Men Pure Energy4/7

Massimo3/7

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Pure Energy
Community sentiment: Massimo
Longevity: A*Men Pure Energy
Sillage & projection: A*Men Pure Energy
Value for money: Massimo
Versatility: Massimo
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

A*Men Pure EnergyMugler

MassimoMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 633 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 20%Had 43%Want 38%

Category winnerA*Men Pure EnergyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

633 votes

34%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerMassimoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Pure Energy

SillageA*Men Pure Energy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value76

Category winnerMassimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

green44%

patchouli30%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

green50%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesMint

Heart2-3 hrs

White PepperCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliSequoia

Top

Amalfi LemonMintThymeTarragonLavenderGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

GeraniumCardamomJuniper BerriesCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Mint, Cardamom 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day100

Night26

Spring68

Summer45

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night50

Category winnerMassimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,369

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews107

Overall rank#29,813

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA*Men Pure EnergyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Massimo by Massimo Dutti opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, bitter galbanum, and crushed mint leaf. As the initial citrus bite softens, herbal thyme and tarragon merge with green geranium and cardamom, creating a dry fougere character typical of early nineties perfumery. The dry down relies on earthy 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, A*Men Pure Energy or Massimo?

A*Men Pure Energy takes 4 of 7 categories. A*Men Pure Energy is rated 4.05/5 from 633 votes; Massimo is rated 4.15/5 from 41 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Energy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Massimo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Energy or Massimo?

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

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Energy or Massimo?

A*Men Pure Energy projects furthest (A*Men Pure Energy 60/100, Massimo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Pure Energy and Massimo smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Mint, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is A*Men Pure Energy or Massimo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in A*Men Pure Energy and Massimo?

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. Massimo has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mint, Thyme and Tarragon, heart notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Juniper Berries and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.