Full Speed Boost Eau de Toilette vs A*Men Pure Shot Eau de Toilette

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Full Speed Boost Eau de Toilette bottle Full Speed Boost EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
M Gender M
2024 Year 2012
£ Price Tier ££
A*Men Pure Shot Eau de Toilette bottle A*Men Pure Shot EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Full Speed Boost EDT
A perfectly serviceable, mass-appealing freshie that does exactly what it says on the tin. Nothing ground-breaking, but reliably pleasant.
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Our Verdict - A*Men Pure Shot EDT
This one's a proper divisive one, innit? Mugler fans expecting beast-mode sweetness will be proper miffed, but if you're after a fresh, clean aromatic with a cracking mint-juniper hit that doesn't overstay its welcome, you might just find a new favourite, despite the grumbles about performance. Don't expect original A*Men DNA.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Full Speed Boost EDT
A*Men Pure Shot EDT

Notes

Only in Full Speed Boost
Pepper 50% Pink Pepper 50%
Only in A*Men Pure Shot
Juniper 51% Mint 49%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 50% vs 53%
Only in Full Speed Boost
Cedar 50%
Only in A*Men Pure Shot
Sequoia 46%

Accords

Full Speed Boost A*Men Pure Shot
100%
Amber
Aromatic
100%
39%
Fresh Spicy
96%
Woody
90%
77%
Citrus
72%
Musky
Green
69%
Patchouli
60%
44%
Sweet
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
39%
96%
90%
77%
72%
69%
60%
44%

Performance

Full Speed Boost A*Men Pure Shot
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Full Speed Boost

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

This is an easy-going, versatile scent perfect for daily wear, whether you're running errands or in the office. It's too overtly casual for formal events, but the fresh and mass-appealing profile makes it a safe bet for a casual date.

A*Men Pure Shot

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, energetic, and clean profile makes it great for casual outings and sport, but given the reported poor longevity, it feels less suitable for formal wear. It's safe enough for the office due to its lighter projection, but might need reapplication.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both share Patchouli, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Adds cardamom and juniper, drops cannabis and cedar

Where to buy

Full Speed Boost EDT
A*Men Pure Shot EDT
75.00ml
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