Fragrance comparison

Adidas Game Spirit vs Puma I'm Going Man

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

Adidas Game Spirit

Adidas

3.01102 votes

Rank #19,403 SweetAromatic

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34%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Puma I'm Going Man

Puma

3.7495 votes

Rank #18,283 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Puma I'm Going Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

Adidas Game Spirit
Choose it for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Puma I'm Going Man
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Adidas Game Spirit1/7

Puma I'm Going Man5/7

Ratings & consensus: Puma I'm Going Man
Community sentiment: Puma I'm Going Man
Longevity: Puma I'm Going Man
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Adidas Game Spirit
Versatility: Puma I'm Going Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Puma I'm Going Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Adidas Game SpiritAdidas

Puma I'm Going ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.01/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 30%Had 56%Want 14%

3.74/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 30%Had 62%Want 7%

Category winnerPuma I'm Going ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

88 votes

21%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerPuma I'm Going ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityPuma I'm Going Man

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value70

Category winnerAdidas Game SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

caramel77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleBergamotMintLavenderMelonApple

Heart

MagnoliaHoneysuckleJasmine

Base

CaramelVanillaSandalwoodPralineVetiverJuniper BerriesPatchouliAmber

Top15-30 mins

TangerineApplePineapple

Heart1.5-3 hrs

CaramelMuskAmberIncenseBlack Pomegranate

Base3-5 hrs

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InformationalShared notesPineapple, Apple, Caramel and Amber. Durations are only published for Puma I'm Going Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer100

Fall35

Winter27

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerPuma I'm Going ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Casual 49%Work 20%Party 17%Date 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#18,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerPuma I'm Going ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adidas Game Spirit by Adidas is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Adidas Game Spirit was launched in 2004. Top notes are Pineapple, Bergamot, Mint, Lavender, Melon and Apple; middle notes are Magnolia, Honeysuckle and Jasmine; base notes are Caramel, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Praline, Vetiver, Juniper Berries, Patchouli,…

Reviews →

Puma I'm Going Man delivers a punchy burst of sugary fruit and synthetic warmth that instantly recalls mid-2000s locker rooms. The opening hits fast. A fizzy flash of tart tangerine and bright pineapple cuts through an initial blast of perfumer alcohol within two minutes. Soon after, crisp green apple joins the fray. …

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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 Game Spirit or Puma I'm Going Man?

Puma I'm Going Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Adidas Game Spirit is rated 3.01/5 from 102 votes; Puma I'm Going Man is rated 3.74/5 from 95 votes. Choose Adidas Game Spirit for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Puma I'm Going Man for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adidas Game Spirit or Puma I'm Going Man?

Puma I'm Going Man lasts longest (Puma I'm Going Man 54/100, Adidas Game Spirit 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adidas Game Spirit or Puma I'm Going Man?

Projection is very close: Adidas Game Spirit 44/100, Puma I'm Going Man 44/100 for sillage.

Do Adidas Game Spirit and Puma I'm Going Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Apple, Caramel and Amber.

Is Adidas Game Spirit or Puma I'm Going Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Adidas Game Spirit is the stronger pick. For winter, Adidas Game Spirit is the stronger pick. Adidas Game Spirit suits daytime wear; Puma I'm Going Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adidas Game Spirit and Puma I'm Going Man?

Adidas Game Spirit has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Mint and Lavender, heart notes of Magnolia, Honeysuckle and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Praline. Puma I'm Going Man has top notes of Tangerine, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Caramel, Musk, Amber and Incense.