Adidas Pure Game Special Edition: released in 2010, fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Adidas Pure Game Special Edition scent match we found is David Beckham Signature for Him — 84% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $10 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Adidas Pure Game Special Edition dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Adidas Pure Game Special Edition | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Beckham Signature for Him | 84% | about $15 (+50%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Antonio Banderas The Golden Secret | 79% | about $20* (+100%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Guess Seductive Homme | 77% | about $20 (+100%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Nautica Voyage | 75% | about $20* (+100%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Perry Ellis 360° Red for Men | 74% | about $25* (+150%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Evokes the fresh citrus and warm woody character of Adidas Pure Game Special Edition, leaning into a similarly easy-wearing aromatic profile.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with Adidas Pure Game Special Edition, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 472 community ratings.
Shares a similar blend of sparkling spices and warm amber tones reminiscent of the vibrant energy found in Adidas Pure Game Special Edition.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords with Adidas Pure Game Special Edition, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,956 community ratings.
Presents a smooth aromatic and warm spicy sweetness that sits comfortably in the same family as Adidas Pure Game Special Edition.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and woody accords with Adidas Pure Game Special Edition, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,639 community ratings.
Offers a similarly fresh and crisp daily-wear experience that echoes the casual appeal of Adidas Pure Game Special Edition.
It shares its woody accords with Adidas Pure Game Special Edition, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 19,047 community ratings.
Brings a burst of citrus and warming spices that parallels the energetic opening of Adidas Pure Game Special Edition.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Adidas Pure Game Special Edition, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 3,274 community ratings.
David Beckham Signature for Him, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Adidas Pure Game Special Edition's own estimate.
Perry Ellis 360° Red for Men, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Adidas Pure Game Special Edition.
David Beckham Signature for Him, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — David Beckham Signature for Him actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Adidas Pure Game Special Edition. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Perry Ellis 360° Red for Men comes closest at 5.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Adidas Pure Game Special Edition notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-21.