Fragrance comparison

Pure Game vs Genua

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 685 ratings analysed

Pure Game

Adidas

3.27590 votes

Rank #14,628 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Genua

Paglieri

3.6695 votes

Rank #27,570 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genua takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pure Game
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Genua
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Pure Game3/7

Genua4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pure GameAdidas

GenuaPaglieri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.27/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 51%Had 19%Want 30%

Category winnerGenuaRating 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

24%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerPure GameMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityGenua

SillageGenua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value62

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%

amber88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy53%

balsamic42%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

PepperLemonOlive Blossom

Heart

MyrhhVetiverCedarBasil

Base

ResinCypressIncenseSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBasil, Pepper, Cypress and Sandalwood. 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–

Spring78

Summer78

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night30

Category winnerGenuaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men55

Unisex45

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,628

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#27,570

PerfumerEric Fracapane, Henri Bergia

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerPure GameHigher 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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Genua opens with sharp black pepper and tart lemon, tempered by a quiet olive blossom note that adds a clean herbaceous feel. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts into dry cedarwood, aromatic basil, and earthy vetiver. The heart stays firmly woody before settling into a warm base of myrrh, incense, cypress, a…

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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 Genua?

Genua takes 4 of 7 categories. Pure Game is rated 3.27/5 from 590 votes; Genua is rated 3.66/5 from 95 votes. Choose Pure Game for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Genua for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pure Game or Genua?

Genua lasts longest (Genua 69/100, Pure Game 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pure Game or Genua?

Genua projects furthest (Genua 57/100, Pure Game 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure Game and Genua smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Pepper, Cypress and Sandalwood.

Is Pure Game or Genua better for summer or winter?

For summer, Genua is the stronger pick. For winter, Genua is the stronger pick. Genua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure Game and Genua?

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. Genua has top notes of Pepper, Lemon and Olive Blossom, heart notes of Myrhh, Vetiver, Cedar and Basil, a base of Resin, Cypress, Incense and Sandalwood.