88%
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Original Cologne bottle Original
Cologne Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1792 Year -
£ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original Cologne
This venerable 'cologne' smells fantastic - a bright, classical citrus-herbal pick-me-up. Just don't expect it to last longer than your morning cuppa. It's truly a blink-and-you'll-miss-it affair, a fragrant whisper rather than a shout, but brilliant for what it is.
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Our Verdict - Yuzu Eau de Parfum
J-Scent Yuzu is a tricky one. It's a hyper-realistic, unapologetically bitter citrus, loved by some for its unique, almost medicinal edge, and disliked by others for the very same reasons. Definitely try before you buy, it's not a crowd-pleaser.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 45% 65%
Floral 17% 14%
Fruity 4% 10%
Green 24% 10%
Sweet 5% 12%
Warm 2% 1%
Woody 3% 0%
Earthy 0% 0%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 39% 36%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original Cologne
Yuzu EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 36% vs 34%
Bergamot 34% vs 33%
Orange 28% vs 32%
Only in Original Cologne
Neroli 53% Petitgrain 47%
Only in Yuzu Eau de Parfum
Mandarin 60% Rose 40%

Accords

Original Cologne Yuzu Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
100%
52%
Aromatic
45%
51%
Fresh Spicy
48%
36%
Green
40%
Sweet
40%
38%
Fresh
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
52%
45%
Fresh Spicy shared
51%
48%
Green shared
36%
40%
40%
38%

Performance

Original Cologne Yuzu Eau de Parfum
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Original Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its extremely poor longevity and sillage make it unsuitable for situations requiring lasting presence, such as formal events or intimate dates. However, its refreshing nature and non-intrusive scent profile make it perfect for casual wear, after showering, or for a pick-me-up during sports or office hours where a fleeting scent is preferred.

Yuzu Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

This bitter, fresh citrus is perfect for casual wear or sport due to its invigorating nature. It's too unique and potentially off-putting for formal events or intimate dates, though it could work well in a relaxed office setting if applied sparingly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
86%
Accord
91%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Bergamot, Lemon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original Cologne
Yuzu Eau de Parfum
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