Fragrance comparison

Nightshaded vs Pure Game

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 592 ratings analysed

Nightshaded

For Strange Women

5.002 votes

Rank #43,976 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Pure Game

Adidas

3.27590 votes

Rank #13,015 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Nightshaded
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pure Game
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Nightshaded2/4

Pure Game2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nightshaded
Sillage & projection: Nightshaded
Value for money: Pure Game
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pure Game

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NightshadedFor Strange Women

Pure GameAdidas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

3.27/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

11%Love

53%Like

19%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

531 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityNightshaded

SillageNightshaded

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPure GameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

green65%

herbal48%

anis30%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TarragonPepperBasil

Heart

TarTomato

Base

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Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBasilPepper

Heart

CypressGuaiac WoodLavender

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesPepper and Basil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,976

PerfumerJill McKeever

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,015

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerPure GameHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nightshaded opens with a sharp, crushed burst of tarragon, black pepper, and fresh basil leaves. It feels cool and damp, like stepping into a shadowed vegetable garden after midnight rain. Within minutes, green tomato vine and dark tomato tar emerge, giving the scent a raw, savory bitterness. The greenness settles int…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nightshaded or Pure Game?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Nightshaded is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Pure Game is rated 3.27/5 from 590 votes. Choose Nightshaded for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime 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, Nightshaded or Pure Game?

Nightshaded lasts longest (Nightshaded 60/100, Pure Game 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nightshaded or Pure Game?

Nightshaded projects furthest (Nightshaded 50/100, Pure Game 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nightshaded and Pure Game smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper and Basil.

Is Nightshaded or Pure Game better for summer or winter?

Nightshaded suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nightshaded and Pure Game?

Nightshaded has top notes of Tarragon, Pepper and Basil, heart notes of Tar and Tomato. 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.