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A*Men Pure Shot

by Jacques Huclier

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Mugler A*Men Pure Shot is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012, created by Jacques Huclier. A*Men Pure Shot opens with Juniper and Mint, settles into a heart of Pepper and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Sequoia and Patchouli. Mugler's A*Men Pure Shot carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

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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  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Cool
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A*Men Pure Shot Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Juniper51%
Mint49%
Heartas listed
Pepper58%
Cardamom42%
Baseas listed
Patchouli54%
Sequoia46%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

A*Men Pure Shot kicks off with a bracing, cool blast of fresh mint and sharp juniper, like a crisp winter morning. As it settles, a peppery warmth from cardamom emerges, mingling with green, aromatic nuances. The dry down introduces a subtle woody backbone of sequoia, grounded by Mugler's signature patchouli, though far lighter than in its bolder siblings. It's a fresh, spicy, and woody aromatic journey, distinctly different from the A*Men family norm.

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