Fragrance comparison

Nightshaded vs Pure Game Special Edition

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

Nightshaded

For Strange Women

5.002 votes

Rank #43,976 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Pure Game Special Edition

Adidas

3.6138 votes

Rank #51,636 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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 fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pure Game Special Edition
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nightshaded2/4

Pure Game Special Edition2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NightshadedFor Strange Women

Pure Game Special EditionAdidas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

3.61/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 32%Had 50%Want 18%

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

21%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityNightshaded

SillagePure Game Special Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerPure Game Special EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

green65%

herbal48%

anis30%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%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

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitPepperBasil

Heart

LavenderCypressGuaiac Wood

Base

Tonka BeanIncensePatchouli

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

Summer56

Fall33

Winter78

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,976

PerfumerJill McKeever

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,636

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNightshadedHigher 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 Special Edition by Adidas is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Pure Game Special Edition was launched in 2010. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Pepper and Basil; middle notes are Lavender, Cypress and Guaiac Wood; base notes are Tonka Bean, 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 Special Edition?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Nightshaded is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Pure Game Special Edition is rated 3.61/5 from 38 votes. Choose Nightshaded for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pure Game Special Edition for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nightshaded or Pure Game Special Edition?

They last about the same: Nightshaded 60/100, Pure Game Special Edition 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nightshaded or Pure Game Special Edition?

Pure Game Special Edition projects furthest (Pure Game Special Edition 57/100, Nightshaded 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nightshaded and Pure Game Special Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper and Basil.

Is Nightshaded or Pure Game Special Edition better for summer or winter?

Nightshaded suits daytime wear; Pure Game Special Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nightshaded and Pure Game Special Edition?

Nightshaded has top notes of Tarragon, Pepper and Basil, heart notes of Tar and Tomato. Pure Game Special Edition has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Pepper and Basil, heart notes of Lavender, Cypress and Guaiac Wood, a base of Tonka Bean, Incense and Patchouli.