Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Shot vs Gingembre Magnétique

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 760 ratings analysed

A*Men Pure Shot

Mugler

3.89760 votes

Rank #5,457 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Gingembre Magnétique

Marcus Spurway

—0 votes

Rank #69,316 FreshFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

A*Men Pure Shot
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gingembre Magnétique
Choose it for a fresh and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

A*Men Pure Shot1/2

Gingembre Magnétique1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Gingembre Magnétique
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

Gingembre MagnétiqueMarcus Spurway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 760 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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%

fresh100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

fruity74%

lavender65%

vanilla56%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both 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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerAppleCardamom

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanVetiverJuniper Berries

Category winnerGingembre MagnétiqueLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day100

Night26

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

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

Casual 37%Work 31%Date 19%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,457

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews126

Overall rank#69,316

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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Marcus Spurway Gingembre Magnétique brings an invigorating burst of fresh energy to the table. The scent kicks off with sharp Sicilian lemon, cool crushed mint, and clean aromatic lavender that smells like a sunny morning shower. As the opening settles, a juicy green apple accord mingles with freshly grated ginger 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.

Do A*Men Pure Shot and Gingembre Magnétique smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Mint and Cardamom.

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

A*Men Pure Shot suits daytime wear; Gingembre Magnétique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Gingembre Magnétique has top notes of Lavender, Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Ginger, Apple and Cardamom, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Juniper Berries.