Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Shot vs Fórmula 2

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 764 ratings analysed

A*Men Pure Shot

Mugler

3.89760 votes

Rank #5,457 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Fórmula 2

Paco Fernandez Fragrances

4.254 votes

Rank #49,313 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

A*Men Pure Shot
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fórmula 2
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

A*Men Pure Shot2/4

Fórmula 22/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fórmula 2
Sillage & projection: A*Men Pure Shot
Value for money: Fórmula 2
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

Fórmula 2Paco Fernandez Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 760 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFórmula 2

SillageA*Men Pure Shot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFórmula 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

green44%

patchouli30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh 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

CilantroGingerGreen TeaRosemary

Heart

LavenderSandalwoodMintJuniper BerriesCypressAtlas Cedar

Base

TobaccoIncensePatchouliCoffeeCoumarinAmberCinnamonIso E Super

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Mint 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

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

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,457

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews126

Overall rank#49,313

PerfumerFrancisco Fernández

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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Fórmula 2 by Paco Fernandez Fragrances kicks off with a sharp herbal burst of rosemary, freshly cut cilantro, and spicy ginger before settling into deep coniferous woods. The initial brisk green tea and juniper berries transition smoothly into resinous Atlas cedar and dark cypress. As the wear develops, warm base note…

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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 Fórmula 2?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. A*Men Pure Shot is rated 3.89/5 from 760 votes; Fórmula 2 is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Shot for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fórmula 2 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Shot or Fórmula 2?

Fórmula 2 lasts longest (Fórmula 2 64/100, A*Men Pure Shot 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Shot or Fórmula 2?

Projection is very close: A*Men Pure Shot 57/100, Fórmula 2 55/100 for sillage.

Do A*Men Pure Shot and Fórmula 2 smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Mint and Patchouli.

Is A*Men Pure Shot or Fórmula 2 better for summer or winter?

A*Men Pure Shot suits daytime wear; Fórmula 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Pure Shot and Fórmula 2?

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. Fórmula 2 has top notes of Cilantro, Ginger, Green Tea and Rosemary, heart notes of Lavender, Sandalwood, Mint and Juniper Berries, a base of Tobacco, Incense, Patchouli and Coffee.