By Night Black vs Pure Game
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
By Night Black takes 5 of 7 categories.
By Night BlackChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Pure GameChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
By Night Black5/7
Pure Game2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- By Night Black
- Community sentiment
- By Night Black
- Longevity
- By Night Black
- Sillage & projection
- By Night Black
- Value for money
- Pure Game
- Versatility
- By Night Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pure Game
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
By Night BlackProfumi del FortePure GameAdidasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%
3.27/ 5 · 590 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerBy Night BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
51%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
72 votes
11%Love
53%Like
19%Ok
14%Dislike
2%Hate
531 votes
Category winnerBy Night BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBy Night Black
SillageBy Night Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPure GameBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
citrus58%
green44%
fresh30%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
JuniperCypressFig LeafLimeLavenderMandarin OrangeBitter OrangeBasil
Heart2 to 3 hours
MatePineIncenseJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
Cedar
Top
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBasilPepper
Heart
CypressGuaiac WoodLavender
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodIncensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesCypress, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Basil. Durations are only published for By Night Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter11
Day81
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter23
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBy Night BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,613
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#14,195
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews49
Category winnerPure GameHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBy Night Black by Profumi del Forte brings together crisp Mediterranean greenery and a quiet wisp of resin. Launched in 2009 and composed by Bertrand Duchaufour, the fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lime, bitter orange, and mandarin orange, paired with aromatic cypress, juniper, and crushed basil. Fresh fig leaf …
Reviews →Pure Game by Adidas is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Pure Game was launched in 2010. Top notes are Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Pepper; middle notes are Cypress, Guaiac Wood and Lavender; base notes are Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Incense and Patchouli.
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, By Night Black or Pure Game?
By Night Black takes 5 of 7 categories. By Night Black is rated 3.94/5 from 72 votes; Pure Game is rated 3.27/5 from 590 votes. Choose By Night Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Pure Game for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, By Night Black or Pure Game?
By Night Black lasts longest (By Night Black 65/100, Pure Game 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, By Night Black or Pure Game?
By Night Black projects furthest (By Night Black 65/100, Pure Game 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do By Night Black and Pure Game smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Basil.
Is By Night Black or Pure Game better for summer or winter?
For summer, By Night Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Pure Game is the stronger pick. By Night Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in By Night Black and Pure Game?
By Night Black has top notes of Juniper, Cypress, Fig Leaf and Lime, heart notes of Mate, Pine, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Cedar. Pure Game has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Pepper, heart notes of Cypress, Guaiac Wood and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Incense and Patchouli.
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