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Fierce Cologne bottle Fierce EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2002 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Vicious Eau de Parfum bottle Vicious EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fierce EDC
This legendary scent is divisive, thanks to reformulations, but for many, it's still pure 2000s nostalgia in a bottle. Expect a clean, masculine hit that projects confidence, even if some original magic is missing.
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Our Verdict - Vicious EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Fierce - a citrus fragrance led by Petitgrain, Cardamom, Lemon, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fierce EDC
Vicious EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 19% vs 28%
Cardamom 13% vs 33%
Petitgrain 13% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Rosemary 22% vs 46%
Jasmine 19% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Musk 27% vs 46%
Vetiver 20% vs 53%

Accords

Fierce Vicious
100%
Aromatic
94%
Woody
54%
72%
Citrus
90%
Floral
78%
61%
Musky
42%
55%
Fresh
50%
Earthy
48%
Powdery
47%
Sweet
100%
Woody shared
94%
54%
Citrus shared
72%
90%
78%
Musky shared
61%
42%
55%
50%
48%
47%

Performance

Fierce Vicious
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fierce

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and woody aromatic profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear and dates, as many reviews suggest it's a 'sexy' and 'compliment-getting' scent that projects confidence. While some find it too strong for the office, current formulations are often described as weaker, making it more acceptable, but it's generally too casual for formal events.

Vicious

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fierce EDC
Vicious EDP
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