Fragrance comparison

Pure Game vs Barfly

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,065 ratings analysed

Pure Game

Adidas

3.27590 votes

Rank #14,594 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Barfly

Scotch & Soda

4.20475 votes

Rank #1,594 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Barfly takes 6 of 7 categories.

Pure Game
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Barfly
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Pure Game1/7

Barfly6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pure GameAdidas

BarflyScotch & Soda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.27/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 475 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerBarflyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

53%Like

19%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

531 votes

58%Love

30%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

282 votes

Category winnerBarflyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBarfly

SillageBarfly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value72

Category winnerPure GameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBasilPepper

Heart

CypressGuaiac WoodLavender

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodIncensePatchouli

Top

OrangeCardamomAniseLemonMandarin OrangePepperCaloneBasil

Heart

SandalwoodLavenderIrisCedarJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

Base

VanillaMuskIncense

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Basil, Pepper and Lavender. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBarflyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men46

Unisex51

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,594

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#1,594

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews95

Category winnerBarflyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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.

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Barfly by Scotch & Soda is a versatile oriental fougere that balances bright citrus top notes with a cozy, powdery heart. It is a popular choice for daily wear, pairing crisp orange and lemon with a warm sandalwood and vanilla dry-down. This unisex fragrance feels comfortable and approachable, working well for office …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pure Game or Barfly?

Barfly takes 6 of 7 categories. Pure Game is rated 3.27/5 from 590 votes; Barfly is rated 4.20/5 from 475 votes. Choose Pure Game for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Barfly for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pure Game or Barfly?

Barfly lasts longest (Barfly 68/100, Pure Game 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Game or Barfly?

Barfly projects furthest (Barfly 60/100, Pure Game 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Game and Barfly smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Basil, Pepper and Lavender.

Is Pure Game or Barfly better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pure Game is the stronger pick. For winter, Barfly is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure Game and Barfly?

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. Barfly has top notes of Orange, Cardamom, Anise and Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, Lavender, Iris and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Incense.