Fragrance comparison

Puma I'm Going Man vs Adidas Game Spirit

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

5 wins

Puma I'm Going Man

Puma

3.7495 votes

Rank #18,283 FruitySweet

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Adidas Game Spirit

Adidas

3.01102 votes

Rank #19,403 SweetAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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 Spirit
Choose it for a sweet and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Puma I'm Going Man5/7

Adidas Game Spirit1/7

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

Puma I'm Going ManPuma

Adidas Game SpiritAdidas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 30%Had 62%Want 7%

3.01/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 30%Had 56%Want 14%

Category winnerPuma I'm Going ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

18%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

88 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityPuma I'm Going Man

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value87

Category winnerAdidas Game SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

caramel77%

citrus69%

musky61%

sweet100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineApplePineapple

Heart1.5-3 hrs

CaramelMuskAmberIncenseBlack Pomegranate

Base3-5 hrs

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Top

PineappleBergamotMintLavenderMelonApple

Heart

MagnoliaHoneysuckleJasmine

Base

CaramelVanillaSandalwoodPralineVetiverJuniper BerriesPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesApple, Pineapple, 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

Spring100

Summer83

Fall33

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Spring54

Summer100

Fall35

Winter27

Day100

Night13

Category winnerPuma I'm Going ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

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

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#19,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerPuma I'm Going ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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,…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Puma I'm Going Man has top notes of Tangerine, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Caramel, Musk, Amber and Incense. 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.