Bad Boy Eau de Toilette bottle Bad Boy
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2019 Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££
Shazam! Eau de Parfum bottle Shazam!

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bad Boy
A mainstream crowd-pleaser with a spicy-sweet punch. The cacao and warm tonka bean set it apart from generic blue scents, making it a playful, youthful, and seductive choice for evenings and cooler days.
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Our Verdict - Shazam!
This is a bold, spicy amber that manages to be both deeply traditional and uniquely memorable. Some find it a bit too unusual, but for those who get it, Shazam! is pure magic and an absolute must-try for oriental fans.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 12%
Floral 7% 3%
Fruity 2% 2%
Green 11% 11%
Sweet 22% 19%
Warm 26% 26%
Woody 18% 24%
Earthy 10% 18%
Animalic 0% 3%
Fresh 16% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bad Boy EdT
Shazam! EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cedar 55% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Cacao Pod 50% vs 28%
Only in Bad Boy
Tonka Bean 50%

Accords

Bad Boy Shazam!
35%
Amber
100%
50%
Woody
96%
90%
Warm Spicy
91%
80%
Fresh Spicy
71%
65%
Aromatic
78%
Citrus
58%
Patchouli
54%
Cacao
51%
Sweet
46%
Amber shared
35%
100%
Woody shared
50%
96%
Warm Spicy shared
90%
91%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
71%
Aromatic shared
65%
78%
58%
54%
51%
46%

Performance

Bad Boy Shazam!
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bad Boy

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The spicy warmth, cacao, and sweet tonka make this a standout in cooler months and evenings, while the citrus and pepper bring enough freshness for spring. It can be heavy for high heat, so less optimal for summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Best for dates and nights out due to its sweet, warm, slightly seductive vibe. Works casually and for some offices if applied lightly, but is too bold and gourmand for sporty or very formal settings.

Shazam!

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate to strong sillage and excellent longevity make it a bit much for the office. But for a date or a special dinner, where its warm, spicy complexity can truly shine, it's spot on.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
83%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Cacao Pod, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bad Boy
Shazam!
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