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A*Men Pure Energy Eau de Toilette bottle A*Men Pure Energy EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2013 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Vigour Eau de Parfum bottle Vigour EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - A*Men Pure Energy EDT
This flanker is a divisive one; some absolutely adore its fresh, spicy take on the A*Men DNA, while others find it too weak, too unusual, or simply not up to Mugler's usual standard. A love it or leave it situation.
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Our Verdict - Vigour EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Thierry Mugler A*Men Pure Energy - a warm spicy fragrance led by Mint, Juniper Berries, with aromatic depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
A*Men Pure Energy EDT
Vigour EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Juniper 54% vs 46%
Mint 45% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Pepper 55% vs 46%
Cardamom 44% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 53% vs 46%
Sequoia 46% vs 53%

Accords

A*Men Pure Energy Vigour
100%
Aromatic
78%
78%
Warm Spicy
90%
89%
Woody
66%
65%
Green
58%
Patchouli
Amber
54%
Aromatic shared
100%
78%
Warm Spicy shared
78%
90%
Woody shared
89%
66%
65%
58%
54%

Performance

A*Men Pure Energy Vigour
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

A*Men Pure Energy

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, energetic, and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and sport, with many users directly stating they wear it to the gym or in high heat. While the performance is often cited as weak, its lighter nature and lack of an overpowering sillage allow for office wear without being intrusive. Its distinctiveness, however, might not suit formal events or romantic dates as much as more universally appealing options.

Vigour

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the warm spicy signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

A*Men Pure Energy EDT
Vigour EDP
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