A*Men Pure Energy

20 reseñas

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• gbriel

  August 12, 2013

  

  I hope they take advantage of this reissue to fix the longevity and projection, because the previous Pure Shot was poor. I’m glad Thierry Mugler made the decision, as it’s a great scent, and by changing the name and concept, it’s now disconnected from Mr. Pistorius. Update: I just tried this Pure Energy, and the truth is it’s not the same as Pure Shot; it’s more citrusy and less sweet. They’re very similar, but they’ve made variations.

• gbriel

  August 27, 2013

  

  I hope they fix the duration and sillage with this reissue, since the previous Pure Shot was very poor. I’m glad Thierry Mugler decided to relaunch it, because it smells great and now that the name and concept have changed, it no longer has issues with Mr. Pistorius. Note: I just tried the Pure Energy and the truth is it doesn’t smell the same as Pure Shot; it’s more citrusy and less sweet, they’re very similar but they’ve made variations.

• SrJass

  December 18, 2014

  

  Remembering the first day: crossing the glass doors of the mall, to my right was Juleri*, the first perfume shop I encountered upon arriving in the country that would become my new home. I ventured out with three bottles: the iconic Dior Homme, one I can’t recall, and of course, the perfume of this review. After some trial and error, I kept wandering until, without any plan, I spotted Pale Blue Dot in the back, glowing on the gondola near a corner. I asked for the pale rubber box with the cyan blue star, said thank you, and stepped out onto the street with autumn winds announcing their arrival and seasonal discounts. I tested it on my skin: without the volatility of its older sibling, it forged its own recognition with a less risky, yet distinctive Mugler palette. From the sweet green mint family, it has enough traces to be a recognizable flanker. Longevity is acceptable (+5h), projection moderate to soft; it’s a juicy fantasy sweet for the heat. It’s not cheap, and the bottle repeats that uncomfortable trigger of the A*Men line, but beauty sometimes costs. I wouldn’t buy it, but if someone gifted it to me, I’d happily accept it. P.S.: In the end, years later, I did buy it from a reseller because time doesn’t give us a pass and the shop stopped selling Mugler; plus, I got it via a trade; this is the one I keep in reserve and use.

• Freakmotion

  December 24, 2014

  

  I know I probably shouldn’t post this here, but is it true that this fragrance is identical to Pure Energy? I’m about to buy it and already own the last one. Thanks in advance! P.S.: Maybe you could go deeper in your review, gbriel.

• SrJass

  December 29, 2014

  

  I remember the first time: crossing the mall, to my right was Juleri*, the first perfume shop I encountered upon arriving in the country that became my new home. I ventured out with three bottles: the iconic Dior Homme, another I don’t remember, and of course, this perfume. After some trial and error, I kept wandering until, without purpose, I spotted Pale Blue Dot in the back, glowing on the gondola near a corner. I asked the seller for that pale rubber box with the cyan blue star. Thanks, and I stepped out onto the street with autumn winds announcing their arrival and seasonal discounts that the seller reminded me of. I tested it on my skin: favorable panorama, without the volatility of its older sibling, forging its own recognition with a less daring palette than many point out as distinctive of Mugler. From the whimsical sweet green mint family, it has enough traces to be recognized as a flanker of the original. Longevity is acceptable (+5 hours), projection moderate to soft. It’s a beauty that synchronizes for the heat a juicy artificial fantasy sweet. It’s not cheap (oh surprise) and the bottle repeats that uncomfortable trigger of the A*Men line, but beauty sometimes costs. I wouldn’t buy it, but if someone gifted it to me, I’d happily accept it. P.S.: In the end, years later, I did buy it from a reseller because time doesn’t give us a pass and we have to deal with life, since the shop also stopped selling Mugler, haha, and besides, I got it via a trade; this is the one I keep in reserve and use XD.

• gbriel

  July 17, 2015

  

  Comparing Pure Energy and Pure Shot on each arm, it’s clear the Energy version has been tweaked: Shot is sweeter and less acidic-citrusy. That’s why, even though I like Shot, the Energy feels too sporty by boosting the acid and cutting the sweetness, losing some of the classic A*Men DNA. The differences are subtle, but they’re there. Luckily, Ultra Zest is now available, combining that freshness, sweetness, and acidic-citrus touch while keeping the original spirit very present.

• ShiseidoTactics

  September 2, 2015

  

  If you like fresh and citrusy perfumes, this one is for you. I always thought everything from Mugler was sweet to the bone, but this caught me off guard. How well-balanced it is! It doesn’t smell like cardamom, mint, or pepper, but rather something harmonious. For moments, it reminded me of L’Instant Pour Homme by Guerlain. It’s already on my shopping list.

• ShiseidoTactics

  September 14, 2015

  

  For lovers of fresh and slightly citrusy fragrances. Or, in other words, it’s a fragrance for me. A matter of taste, as they say. Honestly, I always thought all Mugler fragrances were overly sweet, and when I decided to try this one, voilá! I didn’t expect it; it surprised me. Also, it seems very well balanced to me; in fact, no one can claim it’s a cardamom fragrance, or a mint one, or a pepper one… At times it reminded me of Guerlain’s ‘L’Instant Pour Homme’. It’s going on my list of fragrances to buy.

• saul alfaro paez

  November 2, 2016

  

  An exquisite creation by Thierry Mugler. Citrus and fresh, but very soft and with brief longevity, especially compared to other Mugler fragrances characterized by their projection and duration. However, it is equally recommended for spring and summer. I’ve used it day and night, and it was very pleasant.

• wildkatzen

  January 3, 2017

  

  Fantastic summer luxury!! A powerful, almost unique citrus: juniper, mint, redwood, and patchouli, exquisite. They make a fresh and warm blend, sexually attractive for women. It’s one of the most praised in the Mugler line, and I agree. No need to add more details: I invite you to try and enjoy it. With 6 easy hours of scent on your skin delighting on a tropical beach. I won’t specify an age range because the perfume is personal and unique. Whoever has the free spirit to do what their ego dictates, without rules or stereotypes… I always say use what you like and makes you happy, whether cheap fragrances or super luxury. The pH of each skin performs miracles with any fragrance.

• andres orellana

  May 28, 2017

  

  You can really smell the patchouli, mint, and pepper. Excellent for sports or hot climates. I don’t usually repeat perfumes, but I liked it so much I will. I think it’s discontinued, though you can still find it online at a reasonable price.

• andres orellana

  May 29, 2017

  

  You can really smell the patchouli, mint, and pepper; ideal for working out or hot days. I don’t usually repeat fragrances, but I loved it so much I’ll buy it again. I think it’s already discontinued, though I still find it online at a good price.

• Carlos Eduardo galvez gai

  July 9, 2017

  

  It feels quite weak, except for the first few fleeting minutes. In the opening, it reminded me of the Amen (a 5-second initial burst), but very herbal, with greener nuances than icy; perhaps a bit more mint would reinforce the coldness without losing freshness. After that initial impression, it leaves a tiny taste that is fruity, metallic, acidic, creamy, and synthetic, making it suitable for any season, although extreme heat devours it and it disappears in the cold. It has very short longevity, and the sillage is right against the skin almost the whole time, leaving a faint brushstroke of green patchouli barely perceptible for about 8 hours. It’s somewhat boring and linear, but it smells good, pleasant, personal, neat, and versatile. The best part is that its price is no longer outrageous, and the bottle’s color combination, with the white rubber and turquoise star, is one of the most attractive in these limited editions. The entire Mugler packaging makes you feel like a worthy customer of a special product, compared to other current designers. They don’t skimp on marketing. But it’s a proposal that suffers from being too simple and too common.

• MarcusRS

  August 6, 2017

  

  Pure Energy (second review): At Mugler, there’s always a creamy base with sweet undertones. A*Mén Pure Energy seeks to offer something revitalizing and positive through its boreal notes. The opening is saturated, with a barely perceptible menthol that gives way to aquatic sensations. In the dry down, there’s a fresh green patchouli with strange behavior, where juniper berries orbit nervously. It expresses ozonic accords that appear and disappear, as if the notes are fighting to stand out. It’s a pulsating, bright, semi-acidic, dry scent with sweet edges, more like a green boreal vertebra, not intense, like a mountain river in spring. Average performance: I suggest over-applying to take advantage of that nervous energy matching the name. It’s an all-seasoner; I’d skip it in winter and at night. It makes a good impression in the office or for informal commitments, but it has elegance for formal labels and looks better in open spaces. A highly recommended example. I must highlight that it has nothing to do with Kenzo’s Tokyo.

• MarcusRS

  August 8, 2017

  

  Pure Energy (second review): In Mugler, there’s always a creamy base with a sweet backbone. A*Men Pure Energy seeks something vitalizing and positive in its boreal notes. The opening is saturated with minimal menthol impressions that fade quickly, leaving aquatic sensations. As it dries down, a fresh green patchouli (perhaps due to the cedar) orbits around nervous juniper berries; it expresses ozone-like bursts that appear and disappear, as if the notes are fighting to stand out. It’s a pulsating and bright aroma, semi-acidic, dry with sweet edges and a non-intense green boreal backbone, similar to a mountain river in spring. Performance is average, so I suggest over-applying to take advantage of that nervousness that matches the name. It’s almost for 4 seasons: I’d skip winter and night. Energy makes a great impression in the office or informal commitments, with elegance for soft labels, better in open spaces. A*Men Pure Energy: a recommended aromatic exponent. I highlight that it has no resemblance to Tokyo by Kenzo.

• BassoProfumo

  December 14, 2017

  

  How exquisite! The only thing it lacks is lasting longer, because if it did, it would be one of the best I’ve tried so far.

• BassoProfumo

  December 19, 2017

  

  Exquisite. I just wish it lasted longer. If it had better longevity, I’d rank it among the best fragrances I’ve tried so far.

• Josesan

  January 26, 2019

  

  Born as a replacement for A*Mén Pure Shot after Oscar Pistorius’ conviction. A*Mén Pure Energy feels less like a perfume and more like a chemical experiment. As a lab project, it’s novel and bold; as a fragrance, it has a shocking opening, an unpleasant middle phase, and an acceptable dry down. It starts very mentholated with a juniper gin aftertaste. It’s bearable, but then we enter deeper waters: an intense animalic note appears, likely from the cardamom and juniper, smelling nauseating. It probably packs potent oud mixed with galbanum and indole. It smells like sauerkraut, fermented cabbage, and chicken droppings; I can’t stand it on my skin. Thanks to the sample, I avoided a blind buy. Gradually, it sheds that repulsive phase and reaches the dry down: redwood, alpine woody, resinous, balsamic, and camphoraceous. It smells dry, wild, and vigorous. Unfortunately, that pretty ending doesn’t compensate for the earlier phases.

• Nico1504

  June 23, 2020

  

  I’ve been smelling Men Ice for years, and this blew my mind. I stumbled upon this a while ago and bought the flanker because the other is hard to get. I liked the scent, something more mature than the Ice; starts mentholated, then becomes earthier due to the patchouli. Truth be told, it never fully won me over, just like with Issey Bleu; at some point they seemed similar or shared nuances on my skin. Performance is average: it seemed like a bomb at first, but by the third hour, it was barely noticeable. Medium longevity, about 6 to 7 hours. Cheers.

• moid008

  May 15, 2022

  

  Tested a decant and I’m hooked. It’s the first one that truly smells mentholated: fresh and clean, with mint from start to finish, featuring cardamom and patchouli notes. It’s not my usual purchase, but if I find it on sale, I’ll grab it. Honestly, I love it for what it represents for Mr. Mugler. I already own the A*Mén Dark, and I prefer this one. Don’t recommend buying it blind.