Pure Game

Pure Game is a woody, aromatic scent for men from Adidas, released in 2010. Everyone who describes it calls it woody, about half also find it aromatic and citrusy, and a minority notice spicy, sweet and ambery sides. Expect a dry, clean, slightly herbal fragrance rather than a sweet one.

Grapefruit and mandarin give the opening its brightness, with a crisp, slightly bitter citrus edge. Basil and lavender bring the aromatic, herbal freshness that gives it a scrubbed, outdoorsy feel, and pepper adds a short, spicy lift. The woods carry the rest: cypress is green and resinous, guaiac wood and sandalwood are smoother and warmer, and patchouli adds a dry, earthy depth. Incense gives a faint smoky trace, and tonka bean softens the finish with a gentle sweetness.

It is a straightforward, sporty fragrance, the sort that suits daytime, casual wear and people who want something fresh and masculine without much fuss.

Pure Game — for men fragrance by Adidas (released 2010). Notes: Basil, Cypress, Grapefruit, Guaiac Wood, Incense, Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli, Pepper, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean. — Parfica open fragrance database