Fragrance comparison

Adidas 3 Man vs Pure Pastel Mint

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 233 ratings analysed

Adidas 3 Man

Adidas

3.5426 votes

Rank #55,317 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Pure Pastel Mint

Betty Barclay

3.43207 votes

Rank #13,052 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Pastel Mint takes 6 of 7 categories.

Adidas 3 Man
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pure Pastel Mint
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Adidas 3 Man1/7

Pure Pastel Mint6/7

Ratings & consensus: Pure Pastel Mint
Community sentiment: Pure Pastel Mint
Longevity: Pure Pastel Mint
Sillage & projection: Pure Pastel Mint
Value for money: Pure Pastel Mint
Versatility: Adidas 3 Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pure Pastel Mint

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Adidas 3 ManAdidas

Pure Pastel MintBetty Barclay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 18%Had 59%Want 23%

3.43/ 5 · 207 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

Category winnerPure Pastel MintRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

11%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerPure Pastel MintMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityPure Pastel Mint

SillagePure Pastel Mint

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerPure Pastel MintBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky83%

powdery65%

warm spicy48%

fresh30%

floral100%

fruity92%

rose84%

musky77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Teak WoodSandalwoodMuskGreen GrassYuzu

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CurrantYuzuPink Pepper

Heart

Tea RoseCyclamenYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Musk and Yuzu. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter3

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAdidas 3 ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,317

PerfumerAlain Astori, Jean-Pierre Mary, Martine Pallix

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,052

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerPure Pastel MintHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adidas 3 Man by Adidas is a Woody fragrance for men. Adidas 3 Man was launched in 2003. Adidas 3 Man was created by Alain Astori, Jean-Pierre Mary and Martine Pallix.

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Pure Pastel Mint by Betty Barclay presents a bright, clean floral woody musk profile designed for casual spring days. It opens with a sharp burst of yuzu and black currant, settling into a heart of tea rose and cyclamen. The fragrance offers an accessible, modern character that appeals to those who appreciate a crisp,…

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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, Adidas 3 Man or Pure Pastel Mint?

Pure Pastel Mint takes 6 of 7 categories. Adidas 3 Man is rated 3.54/5 from 26 votes; Pure Pastel Mint is rated 3.43/5 from 207 votes. Choose Adidas 3 Man for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pure Pastel Mint for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Adidas 3 Man or Pure Pastel Mint?

Pure Pastel Mint lasts longest (Pure Pastel Mint 58/100, Adidas 3 Man 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adidas 3 Man or Pure Pastel Mint?

Pure Pastel Mint projects furthest (Pure Pastel Mint 53/100, Adidas 3 Man 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adidas 3 Man and Pure Pastel Mint smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Musk and Yuzu.

Is Adidas 3 Man or Pure Pastel Mint better for summer or winter?

For summer, Adidas 3 Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Adidas 3 Man is the stronger pick. Adidas 3 Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adidas 3 Man and Pure Pastel Mint?

Adidas 3 Man features Teak Wood, Sandalwood, Musk, Green Grass and Yuzu. Pure Pastel Mint has top notes of Black Currant, Yuzu and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tea Rose, Cyclamen and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.