Kenzo Homme Boisee Eau de Toilette vs A*Men Pure Shot Eau de Toilette

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Kenzo Homme Boisee Eau de Toilette bottle Kenzo Homme Boisee EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
M Gender M
2010 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 - Kenzo Homme Boisee EDT
A tragically discontinued gem, this is a fresh, green-leaning vetiver that offers cool versatility. It's unique without being polarising, managing to be both invigorating and relaxing, though some find its performance a bit shy.
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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
Kenzo Homme Boisee EDT
A*Men Pure Shot EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 44% vs 49%
Only in Kenzo Homme Boisee
Basil 56%
Only in A*Men Pure Shot
Juniper 51%
Shared Notes
Pepper 54% vs 58%
Only in Kenzo Homme Boisee
Rosemary 45%
Only in A*Men Pure Shot
Cardamom 42%
Only in Kenzo Homme Boisee
Vetiver 58% Cedar 42%
Only in A*Men Pure Shot
Patchouli 54% Sequoia 46%

Accords

Kenzo Homme Boisee A*Men Pure Shot
100%
Aromatic
100%
95%
Fresh Spicy
96%
79%
Woody
90%
70%
Green
69%
Patchouli
60%
47%
Earthy
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
95%
96%
Woody shared
79%
90%
Green shared
70%
69%
60%
47%

Performance

Kenzo Homme Boisee A*Men Pure Shot
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Kenzo Homme Boisee

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and sometimes shy sillage makes it ideal for office and casual wear. While not overly formal, its versatile nature means it can suit a date, particularly in warmer months. It can easily accompany light activity, but might get lost in more intense situations.

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
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, fresh spicy, woody

Key Differences

Adds cardamom and juniper, drops basil and cedar

Where to buy

Kenzo Homme Boisee EDT
A*Men Pure Shot EDT
30.00ml
50.00ml
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