Fragrance comparison

Puma Limited Edition Man vs Alive

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Puma Limited Edition Man

Puma

3.5413 votes

Rank #48,334 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Alive

American Eagle

4.5812 votes

Rank #38,332 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alive takes 4 of 5 categories.

Puma Limited Edition Man
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Alive
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Puma Limited Edition Man1/5

Alive4/5

Ratings & consensus: Alive
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alive
Sillage & projection: Alive
Value for money: Puma Limited Edition Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alive

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Puma Limited Edition ManPuma

AliveAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 53%Want 22%

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 65%Want 26%

Category winnerAliveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

75%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityAlive

SillageAlive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPuma Limited Edition ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderLemonBergamotCardamom

Heart1-2 hrs

Clary SageJasmineGeranium

Base2-4 hrs

AmberMuskCedar

Top

GrapefruitTangerineBergamotBasilCardamomGreen LeavesAniseWatery Notes

Heart

GeraniumRoseLilyClary SageJasmineCloves

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Puma Limited Edition Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer100

Fall25

Winter13

Day100

Night22

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 55%Work 29%Party 10%Date 6%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#38,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAliveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Limited Edition Man opens with a sharp burst of bitter lemon and bergamot peel that cuts straight through humid morning air. A quick kick of crushed green cardamom follows behind the citrus, keeping the initial spray crisp rather than sweet. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk top settles into clean clary sage and …

Reviews →

Alive by American Eagle is a classic Aromatic Fougere that opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and tangerine. This 2001 release settles into a woody, aromatic heart with notes of geranium and clary sage. It is a versatile choice for casual day wear, especially during warmer spring or summer months when you want so…

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, Puma Limited Edition Man or Alive?

Alive takes 4 of 5 categories. Puma Limited Edition Man is rated 3.54/5 from 13 votes; Alive is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Puma Limited Edition Man for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Alive for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Puma Limited Edition Man or Alive?

Alive lasts longest (Alive 60/100, Puma Limited Edition Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Puma Limited Edition Man or Alive?

Alive projects furthest (Alive 50/100, Puma Limited Edition Man 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Puma Limited Edition Man and Alive smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Jasmine.

Is Puma Limited Edition Man or Alive better for summer or winter?

Puma Limited Edition Man suits daytime wear; Alive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Puma Limited Edition Man and Alive?

Puma Limited Edition Man has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Clary Sage, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Amber, Musk and Cedar. Alive has top notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Lily and Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.