A*Men Pure Energy

All the hate on this fragrance is really beyond my comprehension. Half the people are still concerned about Oscar Pistorius being face of Pure Shot (the exact same fragrance as Pure Energy). You people may be adults, but you haven't matured mentally. It is the same when kids refuse to put on A&F Fierce because of a man's naked torso on the bottle. Seriously...grow up! I have seen accomplished Youtube reviewers complaining about the lack of 'oomph' from this creation of Thierry Mugler. How about stop looking at the fragrance house and/or the ambassador and enjoy a fragrance for what it is? This is a beautifully crafted fragrance with a few but definitive ingredients. The exquisite soapiness, the unconventional burst of herbal freshness puts this on the category of Prada Infusion D'Homme with the DNA of Aramis. Pure Energy is more than the alcoholic mint beginning. In the middle, the herbal freshness dries down to bright patchouli and the essence of a freshly chopped wood that probably is the sequoia. This smells like artisanal shampoo body wash and it is like an aromatherapy on its own. What I get is the feeling of walking through dark pine forests in the mountains after an autumn rain has just passed making way for smell of wet woods, tree bark being absorbed by Mother Earth, and the accompanying cool breeze. It is not an olfactory orgasm, but it evokes a sense of heightened pleasure on those who love the smell of the dark side of nature. Impossible to not smile when I get the occasional whiffs whenever I have it on. The white (or pink?) pepper in the drydown is absolutely stunning. For the untrained nose - imagine pencil shavings made of the most fragrant and expensive woods what have been dipped in sweet mint syrup. Contrary to the people saying this is strictly a summer scent, I see it more of a crisp cloudy summer evening, fall/winter scent when the falling leaves, the smell of dried woods and the cool breeze would supplement it like no other seasonal trait. It is fresh and invigorating but not all fresh scents have to be for summer. Winter may kill the longevity and sweat magnify it but I can see how the harsh Kansas sun where I live can make it stink during the summer. The scent cloud is weak making it more of a personal scent, and the longevity would depend on the skin type and climate you use it in. I have a feeling the base notes are there to stay a solid 6 hours regardless. Men, wear it on any occasion, but especially put it on during daytime winter outings with your partner. Your woman will form memories out of this scent and see you for the top dog you are ;)

My quest for the perfect summer fragrance resulted in a blind buy of Pure Energy. As a disclaimer to this review, I own and enjoy Pure Havane, A*Men, and B*Men- I find them each unique enough to wear in differing situations. Reading your reviews, I took the gamble that Pure Energy differs enough from the others that it would not be redundant in my rotation....after wearing it for several days, here is my review: It is difficult to imagine anything remotely connected with A*Men being thought of as a "summer scent". This, however, manages to not only succeed but excel as a summer fresh scent. It is immediately obvious that Pure Energy has none of the heavy, sweet, chocolatey, indulgent richness of the original and its other flankers. If you're turned off from Mugler by his trademark gourmand, this one may appeal to you. Pure Energy is a beautiful woven olfactory tapestry of scents you encounter in a Pacific Coast coniferous forest- juniper, mint, sequoia, with mild patchouli adding extra woodiness. Unlike other A*Mens, the patchouli is not a main player in the drydown here. The result is a natural, refreshing, extremely pleasant fragrance. Nothing like its siblings really at all. It is more akin to B*Men's spicy, woody character, though it is not as heavy. And that....it's the ONLY thing I can fault in this wonderful composition- it's far too ephemeral. It opens with a solid, fragrant burst, giving the impression that it will be long lasting but after an hour or so, the bottom drops out of it. It seems as if Mr Huclier was too conscious of his heavy-handedness in his previous masterpieces that he went a little too far in the opposite direction on this one. Perhaps there is genius at work here: pure energy= a brilliant burst of power that can only last for a short duration before spending its vital force. If that is the essence of this perfume, it's been captured very well! Final thoughts: buy it. A 100 ml bottle is available for around $40 and I find the incredible achievement of creating a non-aquatic, non-floral, non-citrusy, mesmerizing summer scent worth every penny, fleeting longevity notwithstanding. This is an amazing FRAGRANCE...not an amazing performer. It indeed does occupy its own place among other Muglers in my collection, and I am glad I bought it, even if it requires 6-8 sprays a day!

The opening is quite robust, fresh, in your face and definitely has that A*Men vibe to it, however the really odd thing about this frag is that is doesn't last at all. After about 40 minuets to an hour or so the scent is literally completely gone and I can't smell anything at all from it. Not even a hint of a base-note drydown. It's the weirdest thing, I almost want to say that this was not meant as a cologne, but more of a body spray (like those old school Bod Man ones). It's as if the scent breakdown is that of all opening notes and no deep base notes. With that said it is the perfect kind of frag you would wear to the gym or doing any other physical activity (out in the sun or otherwise). Because since the scent fades to nothing in about an hour, there is no chance of it ever becoming cloying, regardless of how much you spray on. And it is such a wonderful fresh smelling and invigorating scent while it lasts. It would also make a perfect fresh out of shower scent for be-bopping around the house or going shopping. While I generally like my frags to have great longevity, I do have a place for ones that smell wonderful but don't last long. Sometimes you just want that super-safe scent which you know will fade quickly and not hang around for 8+ hours. I really like this one. And due to the poor reception of it, you can get a 3.4oz bottle for dirt cheap (easily less than $30). So at that price point, using liberally and re-spraying often is perfectly acceptable.

Everyone wants to claim that everything smells like Aventus, and yet this time I'm actually surprised to not see any references to it. For me, notes aside, this starts out as an aquatic mix that falls somewhere between Aventus and Sauvage, mixed with some of the same aquatic notes you'd find in a lot of Nautica scents. But that's only in the opening... Once the opening fades, this stands on its own two feet, and the sequoia stands out as my favorite note. Unfortunately, the sequoia isn't the star of the show like it is in scents like Profile 18 Amber Wood (love that stuff!) All in all, this is a fresh juniper scent, and with that being said, it's done well. Maybe it's just me, but I really don't get any of the mint. Not in an airy cool mint sort of way, at least... It's nothing like any other mint scent I've encountered. Maybe my nose just isn't capable of picking up the mint in this scent? I usually pick up on a lot of things other people don't smell, but I can't smell ISO E Super either, so who knows... Either way, I'm not sure why there's so much dislike for this one. I've gotten positive feedback on it and I like it quite a bit. Had I smelled this before purchasing Aventus and Sauvage, and even Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, I might have saved myself a lot of money. Actually, I'm thinking I'm going to sell my Light Blue and one other scent and use the proceeds to purchase this one. *** I've been testing from a vial of Pure Shot

Woman's opinion: Being as huge a fangirl of Mugler as I am, and being in love with Angel, I've been desperate to have my husband try A*Men. We couldn't find samples of A*Men, but we did find this. And I really like it. Although it smells very, very different on him than on me (we both put a bit of the sample on our wrists). On me, it's all pepper and woodsy. The sequoia is what stands out the most. But on him, you really get the mint and patchouli, with a bit of spiciness. Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous. Spicy and masculine, but not too serious. And, having never smelled the original A*Men, I can at least see a little resemblance to Angel. The spiciness and patchouli stand out in this, both of which Angel has plenty of. If there are any women interested in this scent, I actually tried layering it on top of Angel. And unfortunately, it can't remotely stand up to the strength of Angel without dousing yourself in it. It just gets swallowed up. But I did try using just the tiniest amount of Angel with a couple of hearty sprays of this, and it was amazing. Like if you found a bottle of Angel growing out of the trunk of an old tree in a thick, tangled forest. So I might actually end up buying a bottle of this for myself, specifically to mix with Angel during the desert summers, when I can't wear Angel on its own.

Extraordinary... Pure Energy is another beautiful flanker of Thierry Mugler’s A*Men line. The underlying DNA is the same from the original A*Men, but I detect something unique, an almost citrus vibe, to Pure Energy. I also agree with other reviewers that projection and longevity are less than other flankers, but I am actually OK with this. Previously, I would not even think about wearing a Mugler fragrance in the office, but Pure Energy is an exception. Totally acceptable and appropriate for office wear as projection dries down to arm’s length and around the 5 hour mark, Pure Energy settles to skin level. Regardless, I love this juice and highly recommend adding to all collections. Further, if you don’t have any Mugler fragrances in your current stable, try this one as a “starter”. It is not overpowering and will be a crowd pleaser. Final tally of Pure Energy is 4.1 stars out of 5. I love the A*Men line and have many in my collection. Given the increased flexibility of Pure Energy, it may be one of my favorites in the line. If projection and longevity were better, Pure Energy would easily fit into my Top 5. Highly recommend and a solid love for the fragrance community. Enjoy your day and happy fragrance hunting...

Recently I was at a mall and was curious to smell Angel, the perfume that started it all, and I could pick out that specific patchouli note that I was obsessed with in Pure Energy/Shot. That brought back a lot of memories of back when I was in high school. I just used to go to the fragrance shop across the street and spray Pure Energy every now and then purely for my own pleasure and somehow it became my “signature scent” without actually owning a bottle lol! Back then I didn’t know much about notes or anything but I could pick out the mint and spices and there was that dark and mysterious vibe about Pure Energy similar to Midnight Poison which my mom owned and I loved but didn’t know what it was, now I know it’s the patchouli! Man everything about this is so nostalgic and dreamy to me, I loved the scent, the bottle and love Mugler as a brand. The fragrance is an anomaly, it’s fresh but not too fresh, it’s warm and spicy but not too warm, it’s young but an old soul, it’s fun yet dark, it’s welcoming yet mysterious! Now I’m beating myself for not buying a bottle but what can I say, I was a 16 year old with no money. Hopefully someday I’ll come across a good deal and finally own a bottle.

Very bright, green, and fresh, evocative of an idyllic--and very clean--woodland. Think of an early morning stroll through a winding, paved trail in the shade of an old forest of towering redwoods. An elemental scent, very clean and natural smelling, clearly showcasing each ingredient, yet being Mugler's love letter to a single one: patchouli. I can picture this scent wafting through the corridors of a health spa after a long yoga session. There is something rejuvenating and completely natural about the scent without it smelling like a blend of essential oils. Very nicely done. The opening is a very green juniper and mint, with the patchouli present, albeit in the background. The next minute, the cardamom and pepper make their way to the fore to add to the depth of the freshness. A few moments later, the wood and energizing/ foresty patchouli emerge and the harmony is complete. The whole thing stops developing after 10 mins and remains as a close to the skin, fresh patchouli scent. Longevity is about 3 hours. I love it in the Spring and Summer. Only for days. Office, casual, sports. Recommended.

At first, a confession: I bought this because i have heard on the internet that it smells like the Deep Space Bodyspray from Axe. And yes, it does. Not 100% exactly, but it comes close. It is subtle, fresh, and a bit spicy- perfect for summer when terre de hermes would make you just smell like an often fired cannon breech. I bought it this year and spent quite some hot evenings with it. I'd say it lasts longer than some here say it does, maybe 8 hours, but that is just a guess. my cloths always bear a slight hint the day after, if my aim somehow was impaired- the rubber cover wrapped around the spray button was not the best choice i would say. Anecdotal evidence it gets recognized: My long time crush was walking besides me at a festival one evening when she out of the sudden grabbed me by the shirt with both hands, got closer, took a deep breath and said "you smell quite good!". No need to say this fragrance is one of my absolute favorites. :)

I am a perfume and cologne reseller and have over 200 fragrances at my disposal, yet this stuff is what I find myself reaching for almost everyday. I read all the negative reviews and stayed away from this until I found out about a chance to buy it for a price that was too good to refuse. I am glad I bought it! Wow! With so much cologne around me everyday I simply don't get too excited about fragrances anymore; until now. I always thought it was much too difficult to choose a signature scent. So many good scents that I would enjoy but get bored with quickly. Perhaps I will get tired of this at some point, but for now this has officially taken place as my SIGNITURE SCENT. And, dare I say, the best fragrance I have every tried. Also, the box and bottle are also as beautiful as any on the market. For all those votes for this being a summer scent? I say no! This is a spring fall and winter scent. Amazing juice!

I second AlexFox - this has less of the common gourmand DNA of the original that is more present in other A*Men flankers. I'd say that makes this a try-before-you-buy in the event you are scooping it up based on your fondness for the line. Testers are common out there, and you can also find some labeled Pure Shot, but since it's the same scent remarketed to keep from having to have too many discussions about the face of Pure Shot during his trial, you can test it on your skin with one of those as well. I'm still a huge fan because I adore Terre D'Hermes, and this one is basically the lovechild of the original A*Men and TDH. The bottles are still quite affordable - so if you enjoy both A*Men AND TDH, you are probably more securely in blind-buy territory. As a much drier option than the rest of the flankers, I think this is a lot more versatile.

As much as I love the original A-Men it is a bit of a nose-burner, this one however is an all together different and clever beast. The first minute or so is a bit worrying with masses of patchouli but you soon sink into a lovely cloud of A-Men that is cleaner and more welcoming than any other fragrance I own. The mint is there, but it’s a dry, natural note that you can only really pick out when you have your nose right against your skin. All the elements blend in extremely well. Longevity, projection and sillage are all very good if that’s your thing. Just think of it as a less offensive A-men but with all the right credentials. It’s the type of scent that could easily be anyones ‘signature’ smell without being generic.

To me this is a quality scent. I can't put my finger on what it is im smelling for sure but if I had to guess I would say the Juniper Berries. I have a 3ml sample of this that i got from myperfumesamples.com and upon first spray my wife was offended, not me. I am enjoying this fragrance and wore it on our date night just to be sure it was the fragrance that offended her (I sprayed one spray of each sample, this, havane, and the original, on each wrist and one forearm). This could be a signature scent of mine soon. It does well in the heat and was def on my skin when I woke up in the morning. I vote yes for this one!

i have tested it twice at local parfume shop. really liked the smell, especially powerful drydown, but it looks like projection is not so good, while longeivity is great (i could smell it tomorrow on my skin), and sillage is amazing. it seems that few more sprays does its job for this one. price is pretty good - 45 euros for 100ml bottle. i think i will buy it in few days, and ill post update when fully tested. UPDATE: tested it many times and i really like the smell, while it lasts :) it dies quickly on me, unfortunately. it supposed last longer on warmer wather so i might update again when test it on higher temps.

I was skeptical about purchasing this frag, but I have been presently surprised since I first tried this out. This is definitely working for me during the hot summer weather. As I've read from other reviewers, this dry-down is great. The top notes are kind of misleading as to what is to come. The sequoia really shines through after about 30-40 minutes and remains until this completely evaporates. I would recommend it for a fresh woody scent, as long as that is your kind of thing you won't be disappointed. I also found this for 42 bucks at Ross.

I have been exploring Mugler's A*Men range recently. I am a middle age female Mugler fan and just acquired this one. I find it most similar to Kryptomint. The odd thing is that the mint in Pure Energy lasts throughout on me unlike Kryptomint where it's only present in the opening then dries down like the original. I prefer this version hands down. While possessing much of the original A*Men DNA, it is far fresher and more vibrant than the original. This is is the perfect summer fragrance IMHO.

UK - Home Bargains have these for sale @ £29.99 and they are always in stock. The review below is plain and simple wrong if he purchased a genuine sample. A few sprays on skin and under clothes will power through all day long whilst being interesting yet inoffensive to others. Grab them now before they start going for £80 a jar on eBay as it’s a great scent. I wont bother with a description of the notes as others here have done a good job on that 👍🏼

Very fresh and really lovely EDT. Longevity very good too. No A*men note though but it's a lovely unique scent and nicely blended. Starts with mint and juniper, later on the pepper with woods comes through more. Pure Energy is nothing like Ice Men - Pure Energy is much nicer with more character. This has quite a potent fresh silage too. I think Pure Energy is a special fragrance and now in my top six.

Doesn't smells like the Creed Aventus (but I can understand why it reminds some of it ,I'm guessing it's the Patchouli), but it does reminds me the Sauvage because of the Pepper hint, it one of these scents that blends with the perfume and while you think of it you feel the Sauvage. I love this perfume, very Fresh-Spicy, 1 spray can last few hours easily! 2-3 sprays and you'll smell gooooood all day.

This was a blind buy for me and I’m pumped I get to wear this in the summer.. The opening is very minty to me but the creamy patchouli dry down is what got me liking this fragrance.. I go back and forth pressing the like and love icon.. I came to the settlement that this is a strong like for me.. rating 8.0/10