Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Shot vs Jaguar Pace Accelerate

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 860 ratings analysed

4 wins

A*Men Pure Shot

Mugler

3.89760 votes

Rank #5,457 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Jaguar Pace Accelerate

Jaguar

3.93100 votes

Rank #9,989 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Shot takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

A*Men Pure Shot4/7

Jaguar Pace Accelerate3/7

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Pure Shot
Community sentiment: Jaguar Pace Accelerate
Longevity: A*Men Pure Shot
Sillage & projection: A*Men Pure Shot
Value for money: Jaguar Pace Accelerate
Versatility: Jaguar Pace Accelerate
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

Jaguar Pace AccelerateJaguar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 760 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 52%Had 15%Want 33%

Category winnerA*Men Pure ShotRating 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

29%Love

44%Like

20%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerJaguar Pace AccelerateMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Pure Shot

SillageA*Men Pure Shot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value82

Category winnerJaguar Pace AccelerateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

green44%

patchouli30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

citrus74%

warm spicy65%

white floral56%

Scent match58%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

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliSequoia

Top

Woody NotesCardamomBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Juniper BerriesWhite PepperNutmegJasmineCorianderLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, White Pepper and Cardamom. 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

Summer97

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJaguar Pace AccelerateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

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

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,457

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews126

Overall rank#9,989

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews30

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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Jaguar Pace Accelerate offers a sharp, woody aromatic profile defined by cardamom and juniper berries. It targets the man who enjoys high-energy, clean scents for daytime office wear or casual spring outings. While it draws inspiration from automotive speed, it performs as a straightforward, crisp fragrance that prior…

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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 Jaguar Pace Accelerate?

A*Men Pure Shot takes 4 of 7 categories. A*Men Pure Shot is rated 3.89/5 from 760 votes; Jaguar Pace Accelerate is rated 3.93/5 from 100 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Shot for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jaguar Pace Accelerate for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Shot or Jaguar Pace Accelerate?

A*Men Pure Shot lasts longest (A*Men Pure Shot 61/100, Jaguar Pace Accelerate 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Shot or Jaguar Pace Accelerate?

A*Men Pure Shot projects furthest (A*Men Pure Shot 57/100, Jaguar Pace Accelerate 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Pure Shot and Jaguar Pace Accelerate smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, White Pepper and Cardamom.

Is A*Men Pure Shot or Jaguar Pace Accelerate better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jaguar Pace Accelerate is the stronger pick. For winter, Jaguar Pace Accelerate is the stronger pick. A*Men Pure Shot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Pure Shot and Jaguar Pace Accelerate?

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. Jaguar Pace Accelerate has top notes of Woody Notes, Cardamom, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Juniper Berries, White Pepper, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver and Musk.