Salacious Eau de Parfum vs A*Men Pure Shot Eau de Toilette

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Salacious Eau de Parfum bottle Salacious EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender M
2019 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 - Salacious EDP
Don't let the name Salacious fool you; this is a surprisingly tame, elegant forest walk. It's a comforting, woody aromatic that, despite its divisive nature among some, offers a unique and memorable experience for those who appreciate its specific green-earthy charm.
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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
Salacious EDP
A*Men Pure Shot EDT

Notes

Only in Salacious
Cardamom 100%
Only in A*Men Pure Shot
Juniper 51% Mint 49%
Only in Salacious
Pine 100%
Only in A*Men Pure Shot
Pepper 58% Cardamom 42%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 25% vs 53%
Only in A*Men Pure Shot
Sequoia 46%

Accords

Salacious A*Men Pure Shot
100%
Woody
90%
80%
Aromatic
100%
57%
Warm Spicy
81%
45%
Green
69%
68%
Earthy
62%
Leather
62%
Patchouli
60%
51%
Musky
49%
Animalic
Woody shared
100%
90%
Aromatic shared
80%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
57%
81%
Green shared
45%
69%
68%
62%
Patchouli shared
62%
60%
51%
49%

Performance

Salacious A*Men Pure Shot
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Salacious

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual

Given its moderate sillage and very good longevity, this scent is versatile, leaning towards evening and cooler weather. The woody-aromatic character makes it suitable for casual wear or a sophisticated date, though perhaps too unique for a formal gathering or high-energy office setting.

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
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, patchouli

Key Differences

Adds juniper and mint, drops leather and musk

Where to buy

Salacious EDP
A*Men Pure Shot EDT
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