A*Men Pure Shot
Pure Energy
2012

A*Men Pure Shot / Pure Energy by Mugler
Bottle Design:
Thierry Mugler
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7.3 / 10 213 Ratings
A perfume by Mugler for men, released in 2012. The scent is fresh-spicy. It was last marketed by Clarins.
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Main accords

Fresh
Spicy
Woody
Citrus
Aquatic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Juniper berryJuniper berry MintMint
Heart Notes Heart Notes
White pepperWhite pepper CardamomCardamom
Base Notes Base Notes
PatchouliPatchouli SequoiaSequoia

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
7.3213 Ratings
Longevity
6.6160 Ratings
Sillage
6.2162 Ratings
Bottle
7.1180 Ratings
Value for money
7.431 Ratings
Submitted by Kankuro, last update on 08/18/2024.
Interesting Facts
According to our information, Pure Shot was withdrawn from the market and re-launched under the name Pure Energy. The reason behind it is obviously the fact that Oscar Pistorius was the face of "Pure Shot" campaign.

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Reviews

7 in-depth fragrance descriptions
10
Bottle
7.5
Sillage
5
Longevity
9
Scent
Apicius

224 Reviews
Apicius
Apicius
Very helpful Review 6  
Applause for a Big Shot!
Pure Shot, there it is, and it went straightway into my collection!

It's been a while ago that Thierry Mugler did something in a lighter or fresher style. The legendary Mugler Cologne has peacefully aged, the aquatic Ice*Men is discontinued, and the last summer attempt Sunessence Orage d'Été was a lapse. Anything else with the label A*Men (or Angel Men in the US) are sweetish, oriental fatsos.

The trendy plain white flask with that bright blue star is a feast for the eyes. It elates you even before the first try, and IMHO it is the most beautiful flacon of the A*Men series so far. They used a material reminiscent of rubber, so it is handy and has some grip. I like to touch it, and the first spritz finds its way onto my skin just by itself.

Pure Shot offers slender and piquant spicy notes of the juniper and white pepper style. They meet with what we call “Aprilfrische” in Germany (April's freshness), a well known term originally coined by fabric softener ad campagnes. This accord vaguely reminds of Patchouli, but it is a bit more than that. And this fabric softener note has something physical, related to the wearers' body. This creates a puzzling illusion: how much of that is perfume, and how much the natural scent of a man? Well, I guess one should call that sexy!

The combination of bodily presence with slender spices is brilliant. Besides all eroticism, it is a wake up signal which may considerably increase the wearer's sympathy value.

There is only one thing that Pure Shot has in common with the other A*Mens: also this one is not a weakling. Pure Shot has slim and wiry muscles, and he knows how to use them. Silage is more than average, which is good in this case. Wherever people may sense Pure Shot, they will look out for the source of it, and then come near. No matter if you are in a theater or in an underground train – if you need lots of space around you, Pure Shot should not be your first choice.

Pure Shot does not have lots of development. I assume rather few ingredients, maybe some of the newer molecules, that interact seamlessly with each other. You do not find this combination very often in perfumes. 7 de Loewe comes to my mind, as an alternative. With frankincense and vetiver it might present itself a little bit darker, but Pure Shot has hit the perfect balance between its two opposing aspects.

Pure Shot is the rare case of a new mid market release that satisfies all requirements one can have for a decent fragrance. Highly recommendable!
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Cherlyn

26 Reviews
Cherlyn
Cherlyn
2  
A summer beauty made before IFRA atrocities
A nice summer scent with a strong A Men DNA and a hint of woody and fresh notes. Very suitsble for hot days. The ingredients in the Thierry Mugler edition ( the princeps edition Pure Shot, not the Mugler Pure Energy) are natural and quality, it s been made long before IFRA horrors, that started in 2015. Good sillage and decent projection, like any other Mugler. Discontinued, it will be a little gem in the future! ⭐
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7
Bottle
3
Sillage
7
Longevity
6.5
Scent
StellaDiverF

213 Reviews
StellaDiverF
StellaDiverF
2  
Pleasant Mint
Pure Shot opens with a very pleasant mint accompanied by a subtle sweetness. The mint is not as spicy as those in, for exemple, toothpaste. It gives a fresh aroma effortlessly.

Towards the drydown I can smell patchouli, pepper and some woodsiness along with the mint. But the whole composition is well blended and none is overpowering. It's a casual aromatic fragrance with a certain attitude. The spiciness helps lift the scent up without irritating. I feel very refreshed while wearing it.

After 7 hours the scent is still there. But the sillage is very close along the wearing. I personally consider it a good option as a fresh mint fragrance even for girls. That said, I have to admit it's not as surprising as its cousins from the same house. But still, try it blind, it's actually a lovely fragrance for summer.
2 Comments
6
Pricing
5
Bottle
6
Sillage
7
Longevity
6
Scent
Missk

1357 Reviews
Missk
Missk
1  
Minty Fresh A*Men
Prior to testing A*Men Pure Shot I had read quite a few negative reviews. I was preparing myself for something quite bland and pale in comparison to the rest of Thierry Mugler's collection. Perhaps my low expectations paid off, because I am really enjoying this A*Men flanker.

Almost immediately after spraying A*Men Pure Shot, I could detect the very distinctive Thierry Mugler patchouli note. It's quite earthy yet sweet at the same time. Although it is a touch fresher than the original A*Men, it doesn't strike me as a typical sport flanker.

I'm really loving the dominant mint accord in A*Men Pure Shot. I think it works beautifully alongside the patchouli and cardamom. Despite being marketed to men, I think it's easily unisex. It does have a hint of fresh sweetness after all.

Amongst the multitude of sport inspired flankers, A*Men Pure Shot, is in my opinion, one of the best. It's not predictable or citrusy in any way, which is such a relief for me. Looking back on all the negative feedback, I just don't get it.

I haven't been lucky enough to smell this on a man yet, but I'm almost certain that it would be ridiculously sexy in a subtle and pleasant way, quite unlike A*Men. Although chocolate isn't listed as an ingredient in A*Men Pure Shot, I do happen to catch wafts of it every now and then. It's almost creamy in texture.

The longevity is superb, and although the sillage is weaker than most Thierry Mugler scents, it still packs a punch. I urge everyone to try this fragrance for yourself before jumping to any quick conclusions.

Original review written: December 2012.
0 Comments
Hitchslap

106 Reviews
Hitchslap
Hitchslap
1  
simplicity................don't over think it
Frosted Patchouli................clean smell, straightforward...............sporty, buy if you are not expecting much
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3 short views on the fragrance
Lmr4j3ireLmr4j3ire 3 years ago
The most boring one in the line. I don't perceive any mint, just bitter juniper & pepper. Smells fresh, but it's a window cleaner freshness.
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SAQIBSAQIB 6 years ago
9
Bottle
7
Sillage
8
Longevity
8.5
Scent
this one is good when it is HOT, LIKE here in Pakistan
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HajuvanaHajuvana 8 years ago
A sports scent w/o citrus, and thus rare.
Always loved those flasks but couldn't handle the juice? Here's your excuse - a non-fan's Mugler.
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