Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Shot vs Baheej

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 762 ratings analysed

2 wins

A*Men Pure Shot

Mugler

3.89760 votes

Rank #5,457 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Baheej

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #59,798 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Shot takes 2 of 3 categories.

A*Men Pure Shot
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Baheej
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

A*Men Pure Shot2/3

Baheej1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A*Men Pure ShotMugler

BaheejNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 760 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

760 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Pure Shot

SillageBaheej

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

green44%

patchouli30%

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

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

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliSequoia

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeMintCardamom

Heart

LavenderLabdanum

Base

PatchouliAmberMuskSandalwood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

Casual 46%Work 34%Date 11%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,457

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews126

Overall rank#59,798

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA*Men Pure ShotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Baheej by Nabeel opens with a bright mix of bergamot, mandarin, mint, and cardamom, then settles into a warmer amber woods base with musk, patchouli, and sandalwood. It reads as a fresh spicy oriental with a smooth, slightly powdery edge. This looks best suited to someone who wants citrus and aromatics up top, but pre…

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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 Shot or Baheej?

A*Men Pure Shot takes 2 of 3 categories. A*Men Pure Shot is rated 3.89/5 from 760 votes; Baheej is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Shot for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Baheej for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Shot or Baheej?

They last about the same: A*Men Pure Shot 61/100, Baheej 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Shot or Baheej?

Baheej projects furthest (Baheej 63/100, A*Men Pure Shot 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Pure Shot and Baheej smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is A*Men Pure Shot or Baheej better for summer or winter?

A*Men Pure Shot suits daytime wear; Baheej suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Pure Shot and Baheej?

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. Baheej has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.