Fragrance comparison

A*Men Pure Shot vs Tellement Bleu

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 868 ratings analysed

A*Men Pure Shot

Mugler

3.89760 votes

Rank #5,457 AromaticFresh Spicy

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62%scent match

Closely related

Tellement Bleu

Alex Simone

3.78108 votes

Rank #15,721 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

A*Men Pure Shot
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tellement Bleu
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A*Men Pure Shot3/7

Tellement Bleu3/7

Ratings & consensus: A*Men Pure Shot
Community sentiment: Tellement Bleu
Longevity: Tellement Bleu
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: A*Men Pure Shot
Versatility: Tellement Bleu
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

Tellement BleuAlex Simone

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 760 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 49%Had 19%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

28%Love

51%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerTellement BleuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTellement Bleu

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value36

Category winnerA*Men Pure ShotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

green44%

patchouli30%

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

warm spicy44%

white floral30%

Scent match62%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

Orange BlossomJuniper BerriesBergamot

Heart

CardamomCorianderBlack Pepper

Base

Guaiac WoodCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, 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

Summer82

Fall59

Winter29

Day100

Night26

Category winnerTellement BleuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

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

Men50

Unisex46

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,457

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews126

Overall rank#15,721

PerfumerJean Denis Saisse

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Tellement Bleu is a fresh, aromatic woody scent with a crisp juniper and bergamot opening, softened by orange blossom. It moves into a peppery, cardamom-spiced heart, then dries down clean and dry with guaiac wood, cedar, and a light patchouli earthiness. It suits daytime wear, especially in mild to warm weather, 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.

Which is better, A*Men Pure Shot or Tellement Bleu?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. A*Men Pure Shot is rated 3.89/5 from 760 votes; Tellement Bleu is rated 3.78/5 from 108 votes. Choose A*Men Pure Shot for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tellement Bleu for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Pure Shot or Tellement Bleu?

Tellement Bleu lasts longest (Tellement Bleu 65/100, A*Men Pure Shot 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Pure Shot or Tellement Bleu?

Projection is very close: A*Men Pure Shot 57/100, Tellement Bleu 57/100 for sillage.

Do A*Men Pure Shot and Tellement Bleu smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Patchouli.

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

For summer, Tellement Bleu is the stronger pick. For winter, Tellement Bleu is the stronger pick. A*Men Pure Shot suits daytime wear; Tellement Bleu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Tellement Bleu has top notes of Orange Blossom, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Coriander and Black Pepper, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Patchouli.