Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Shot vs MK High Intensity Sport

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 835 ratings analysed

4 wins

A*Men Pure Shot

Mugler

3.89760 votes

Rank #5,457 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

MK High Intensity Sport

Mary Kay

3.8575 votes

Rank #17,055 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Pure Shot takes 4 of 8 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.
MK High Intensity Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A*Men Pure Shot4/8

MK High Intensity Sport3/8

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Pure Shot
Community sentiment: MK High Intensity Sport
Longevity: A*Men Pure Shot
Sillage & projection: A*Men Pure Shot
Value for money: MK High Intensity Sport
Versatility: MK High Intensity Sport
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
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

MK High Intensity SportMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 760 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 59%Had 29%Want 13%

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

20%Love

53%Like

20%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerMK High Intensity SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Pure Shot

SillageA*Men Pure Shot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value68

Category winnerMK High Intensity SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

green44%

patchouli30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

warm spicy80%

marine70%

woody60%

citrus50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesSea NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CardamomPepperMint

Base4-6 hrs

BirchAmber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night32

Category winnerMK High Intensity SportMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

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

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Casual 49%Work 31%Date 11%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,457

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews126

Overall rank#17,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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MK High Intensity Sport by Mary Kay is an energetic aromatic cologne designed for high-motion days and warm mornings. The first spray releases a brisk surge of bergamot and crisp sea notes, backed by the brisk bite of juniper berries. It wakes you up immediately. As the initial citrus mist settles, cooling mint and cr…

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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 MK High Intensity Sport?

A*Men Pure Shot takes 4 of 8 categories. A*Men Pure Shot is rated 3.89/5 from 760 votes; MK High Intensity Sport is rated 3.85/5 from 75 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 MK High Intensity Sport for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Shot or MK High Intensity Sport?

A*Men Pure Shot lasts longest (A*Men Pure Shot 61/100, MK High Intensity Sport 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Shot or MK High Intensity Sport?

A*Men Pure Shot projects furthest (A*Men Pure Shot 57/100, MK High Intensity Sport 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Pure Shot and MK High Intensity Sport smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Mint and Cardamom.

Is A*Men Pure Shot or MK High Intensity Sport better for summer or winter?

For summer, A*Men Pure Shot is the stronger pick. For winter, MK High Intensity Sport is the stronger pick. A*Men Pure Shot suits daytime wear; MK High Intensity Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Pure Shot and MK High Intensity Sport?

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. MK High Intensity Sport has top notes of Juniper Berries, Sea Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Pepper and Mint, a base of Birch and Amber.